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Edwardsville, Illinois is located in Madison County. Zip codes in Edwardsville, IL include 62025, and 62026. More Edwardsville information.

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9 hrs ago | Journal-Courier.net

27 graduate from Waverly High

All 27 graduates of Waverly High School had their moment in the spotlight as, one by one, they filed slowly into the grade school gym Sunday afternoon.

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Mon May 28, 2012

Alton Telegraph

Nominations under way for Green Thumb Awards

With early rain and warmer weather this spring, the choices for the annual Green Thumb Awards in Edwardsville may be abundant.

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Alton Telegraph

Business Briefs May 28, 2012

Alton resident Joshua Schuette of Northwestern Mutual of Edwardsville has been conferred his Chartered Life Underwriter designation from the American College.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Journal-Courier.net

Meredosia graduation: A family atmosphere

"This is my first year and it has been really exciting," he said. "I had a great group of seniors that broke me in real good and I am really excited that they are graduating this year." "Everybody knows everybody," he said.

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Fri May 25, 2012

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Former YMCA employee pleads guilty to child sexual abuse

Edwardsville, IL - A former YMCA employee has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual contact with children, the Madison County State's Attorney's Office said Friday.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Alton Telegraph

Bank to donate vacated property to city

The Bank of Edwardsville plans to donate its six-parcel property just north of East Broadway to the city of Alton, including the brick branch building that closed March 31.

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KPLR-11

Wood River Man Charged in 5 Month Old Son's Beating

EDWARDSVILLE, IL - A Wood River man accused of beating his son when he was only 5 months old is now behind bars.A According to the Associated Press, Alexander Brooks, 19, is jailed on a $250,000 bond.A Authorities say the child's mother brought the baby to a St.

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Alton Telegraph

Alton man acquitted on burglary charge

A jury took about 30 minutes Wednesday to acquit an Alton man accused of burglarizing the home of a woman he once had dated.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The West Virginia Record

Foreclosure notice filed against class action chiropractor

Regions Bank has filed a foreclosure notice against Granite City chiropractor and prolific class action plaintiff Mark J. Eavenson claiming it is owed $973,803.32. According to the complaint filed May 14 in Madison County Circuit Court, Mark J. and Barbara A. Eavenson have been in default since Dec.

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Alton Telegraph

Drug take-back program nets 1,400 pounds

Top law enforcement officials said they are surprised but pleased that people brought in 1,400 pounds of drugs in the latest drug take-back program, sponsored by local agencies and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Marshfield News-Herald

Wildwood Zoo welcomes two new calves to bison herd

Never ask a question you don't want to know the answer to, we're told a couple of times in "Men in... A bison calf stands next to a cow in the pasture Tuesday at the Wildwood Zoo.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Alton Telegraph

Bethalto woman must pay restitution

A 76-year-old Bethalto woman is serving probation and must pay Landmark Realty $180,000 in restitution, but a prosecutor said she may have been stealing over a 10-year period for a total of $500,000. Donna Sasek, formerly of Wood River, pleaded guilty May 7 in Madison County Circuit Court to theft over $100,000 and was placed on four years of ... (more)

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Mon May 21, 2012

KTVI

Pet Of The Week: Ginger

She's a 6 year old Boxer that is house broken, good with other dogs and children.A If you want to adopt Ginger, here's the information you need: Metro East Humane Society 8495 State Route 143 Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 656-4405 Fax: 659-1613 E-mail: info@mehs.org

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Daily Herald

Brighton man works with bees

Fire departments and people throughout the area contact Reilley when swarms of bees show up in their communities or on their property, and he has been extraordinarily busy this year.

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Belleville News Democrat

New sushi bar opens in downtown Belleville

The owners of Seven Restaurant & Lounge at 7 S. High St. in downtown Belleville have opened a new sushi bar next door.

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Sun May 20, 2012

Journal-Courier.net

Jones-Fisher engagement

The engagement of McKea Fisher and Josh Jones, both of Murrayville, is being announced.

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Fri May 18, 2012

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Collinsville police officer indicted for obstruction of justice

Edwardsville, IL - A Madison County grand jury indicted a Collinsville police officer Thursday on four counts of obstruction of justice in connection to a traffic stop last year made outside Collinsville city limits.

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Alton Telegraph

Ed-Glen youth concert series to start

Swing City Music's guitar teacher, Jim Galbierz, became the driving force behind the free concert series that will vary in location and lineup.

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Thu May 17, 2012

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Alton man charged with murder

Edwardsville, IL - The Madison County State's Attorney's Office charged a 20-year-old Alton man for the murder of a 24-year-old East St.

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Wed May 16, 2012

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Sentencing for murder elderly Alton man

Edwardsville, IL - A 43-year-old Alton man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 50 years in prison in connection to the murder of an elderly Alton man in March 2011, Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Gibbons said.

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