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Top 10 No. 2: Church copes with pastor's slaying
The congregation of First Baptist Church of Maryville was bouncing back at year's end from the tragedy of having its pastor, Fred Winters, shot to death and was looking forward to a possible building program early next year.
Board hires employee who lives outside county
Officials agreed Wednesday to hire a Madison County employee who failed to meet residency requirements as an independent contractor instead.
The Troy School Board increased the district tax rate. The district's tax levy for 2009 represents the fourth year of a five-year phase-in of the 45-cent rate increase approved in 2006.
3 die in fiery crashes in MadCo over weekend
Two fiery auto crashes killed three people in Madison County over the weekend, said Madison County Sheriff Capt.
Three die in two fiery crashes
Three people died in two fiery crashes in the Metro East. Madison County Sheriff Capt.
Illinois to spend $5 million to enhance the Metro East
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says $5 million dollars will be spent to enhance the communities in the Metro East.
Village of Shannon Board of Trustees MeetingDeb Meeks and Mark...
The president and board of trustees of the Village of Shannon met in regular session on Tuesday December 1, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. at Village Hall to discuss any and all business that might come before them.
An Alton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted armed robbery in a case that involved a shooting that left the victim paralyzed.
Shoppers go all out on Black Friday; bargain-hunters are up early to invade metro-east stores
In a year when many consumers cut back, few were holding back Friday. Chris Heintz, of Troy, came out of Best Buy in Edwardsville with a new laptop and a new camera.
County official charged with DUI
One of Madison County's top appointed officials is on administrative leave with pay after he was charged with driving under the influence.
Nov. 12 Thefts A man reported a toaster and watches were stolen in the 300 block of Executive Drive.
Students to celebrate Education Week
In honor of American Education Week, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School will host several events spotlighting and celebrating education this week.
Victim's widow defends prosecution in church shooting
A former top prosecutor is offering his services free of charge to prosecute the accused killer of the Rev.
Where is this tattoo / piercing? inner bicep How long have you had it? 2 months How many tats do you have? 5 How many piercings do you have? 4 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? This tat was a birthday present from my wife.
Wash U giving benefits to veterans
Some veterans looking for a good career in life after the military are getting their tuition paid for at Washington University.
Memphis commitment derailed by firing
Monday was an eventful day for Coral Springs High School cornerback Antoine Tharpe .
Twelve honored by Oasis Women's Center
The Oasis Women's Center's 12 honorees as winners of the Community Partners in Peace Awards 2009 Men Against Violence are, from left, front row, state Rep.
SHOOTINGS: 'First thing we thought of was our baby'
As Bill Wheeler spoke Tuesday afternoon in his living room in the 1500 block of West Madison Street, .22-caliber bullets were embedded in the walls around him.
Lowe's now knows Granite City; Imo's moves over in Troy
Lowe's now knows Granite City. The chain's newest home improvement store has just opened at 1333 Schaeffer Road.
Collinsville men charged with burglaries in rural Troy
Two Collinsville men were charged Friday after deputies investigated two rural Troy residential burglaries that took place in September.