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Lori Beth Logan and Benjamin Robert McPherson are residing in Collinsville after being united in marriage at a 1 p.m. ceremony Nov.
Running by the river: Great River Road Runners give back
Thankfully, there is a picture-perfect opportunity Saturday to run off today's Thanksgiving meal, but the Alton Road Runners are even more thankful for their race's 50th year.
Seth Mason and Jamie Phillips of Chesterfield are the parents of a son, Keegan James Mason, born November 5, 2009 at Jersey Community Hospital.
Grafton trustees oppose agenda, boycott meeting
HUNTLEY – This week, Grafton Township trustees were a no-show. Supervisor Linda Moore said she had adjourned Thursday night's regular monthly meeting after a half-hour of waiting for at least two of the four trustees to form a quorum.
Grafton man faces burglary charges in Calhoun
A Grafton man allegedly caught red-handed while breaking into a video poker machine faces two burglary charges.
Announcements a " Blood Drive,
A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required to check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old .
a Branson On the Roada set for November 14 at Grafton Elementary School
The best of Branson is on the road and will stop in Grafton Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at Grafton Elementary School.
Heavy rains trigger flooding concerns
Friday's heavy rains prompted flood watches and warnings, alerting Telegraph area motorists and residents to the dangers of flooding on low-lying roads along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, as well as multiple creeks and streams.
Sherwood gets 6-month sentence
A Grafton man who was drunk when he slammed his SUV into an Alton police officer's car in 2005 pleaded guilty to driving while his license was revoked in a subsequent incident.
40 hour Mediation/Arbitration Training
Master Series Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association and the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Grafton Monday - " Friday, November 9 - " 13, 2009 Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center Illinois Route 100 - The Great River Road 13653 Lodge Blvd 8:30 a.m. - " 5:45 p.m. each day 40 hours MCLE credit, including 40 hours APPROVED ...
Ferry flap: Business owners worried about access to Calhoun
October is the peak tourist season throughout Calhoun County, but many visitors and business operators are frustrated by long waits for motorists using the Brussels Ferry, which is operating only one of its boats.
Fall foliage brings green to area economy
Hundreds of tourists will visit the River Bend in the next few weeks to see the colors of fall dancing across the bluffs along the National Scenic Byway from Alton to Grafton.
After a work program garden grant, several more grant opportunities have arisen for the city.
Halloween is drawing nearer, and the Metro-East area is getting ready to put the scare in anyone who steps into the various haunted attractions located throughout the area.
All over the country, people will be using Illinois pumpkins this fall -- Illinois has become the nation's No.
City completes water main extension
Despite going $30,000 over budget, City Engineer Charles Juneau declared water main extension work a success.
Now see here: Gut Check rolls out three new food features
Gut Check continues to roll out new features. I previewed two of them last week.
Motorcycle is a tribute in metal
Amongst the hundreds of motorcycles at the 27th annual Howard County Vietnam Veterans reunion, one stands out for the message it is meant to convey.
Kane citizens complain about cop's behavior
A part-time village police officer is being accused of threatening to "shoot up Village Hall" and entering the American Legion with his gun drawn, among other complaints.
This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated
Just because it was a short work week doesn't mean we weren't busy. Gut Check debuted two new features this week: Chef's Choice , this week featuring Jerad Gardner of the Rotten Apple in Grafton, Illinois, and the calorie-loving Stuck to My Ribs .

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