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Alton Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Alton, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 2,615 in Alton, IL

  1. IDNR Announces Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Site DrawingsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Illinois Department of Natural Resources

    ... 25 and 26): Glades/12 mile, Fuller Lake, Helmbold Slough, and Piasa Island: Registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alton Wood River Sportsman's Club, 3109, Godfrey. Godar Diamond, Hurricane/Michael, Red's Landing, Rip Rap Landing: Registration 9 a.m. ...

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  2. 2008 Spring Trout Season Opens April 5Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | Illinois Department of Natural Resources

    ... stamps are available for $6.50 each at DNR Direct license and permit vendors, IDNR offices in Springfield, Chicago, Alton, Benton, Clinton and Sterling, and may be purchased with a credit card through the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us or ...

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    Related Topix: Clinton, IL, Sterling, IL, Chicago Metro

  3. 2007 Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 7; Rainbow Trout Stocked at 41 Locations in IllinoisRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Illinois Department of Natural Resources

    ... stamps are available for $6.50 each at DNR Direct license and permit vendors, IDNR offices in Springfield, Chicago, Alton, Benton, Clinton and Sterling, and may be purchased with a credit card through the IDNR web site at ...

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    Related Topix: Clinton, IL, Sterling, IL, Chicago Metro

  4. Illinois trout season to begin next monthRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Illinois Department of Natural Resources

    ... stamps are available for $6.50 each at DNR Direct license and permit vendors, IDNR offices in Springfield, Chicago, Alton, Benton, Clinton and Sterling, and may be purchased with a credit card through the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us . To ...

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    Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Clinton, IL, Sterling, IL

  5. 'Fast Five' with Dick LaHaieRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | The Motor Sports Forum

    ... Heidelberg Roadster from Springfield, Ill., was No. 1. I took my Fuel Roadster and drove down from Lansing, Mich., to Alton, Ill. and submitted a challenge to match race it. I had the No.6 spot at the time. In the first round - it was a best of ...

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  6. Student in Alton charged with stealing from another studentRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Belleville News

    An Alton High School student was charged Monday for the theft of another student's computer carrying case containing a cell phone, digital camera and $100. Michael L. Mitchell, 18, of 3312 Franor Street, Alton, ...

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    Related Topix: Madison County, IL

  7. Dam enthusiasts will enjoy Melvin PriceRead the original story

    Yesterday | Springfield News Leader

    ... it is located? Thank you so much. - Ruthanne Sorensen, Springfield A: That's likely the Melvin Price Lock & Dam near Alton, Ill., just north of St. Louis. It is the only Class A Corps of Engineers Locks & Dam in this region open to the public, ...

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    Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro

  8. Jill BarnardRead the original story

    Sunday | Alton Telegraph

    ... C. Barnard, 66, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Alton, to Russell and Thelma (Weeks) Craigmiles. She married James Barnard on July 29, 1965, in Alton. He survives. She was a ...

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  9. Annie FulcherRead the original story

    Sunday | Alton Telegraph

    ... the Lord at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at her home with her family at her side. She was born June 13, 1929, in Alton, the daughter of Harry and Addie (Grace) Perkins. She married James Fulcher on Dec. 30, 1948, in Alton, where they lived ...

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  10. Walls going up at Kohl'sRead the original story

    Sunday | Alton Telegraph

    ... installation. "It's a prototype building; they have sets of plans for different-sized buildings," said Doug Waggoner, Alton building inspector. The Kohl's sign depicts the future store and also says it will have a grand opening Oct. 1. The sign is ...

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    Related Topix: Millstadt, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

  11. PHOTO: Healing hoopsRead the original story

    Sunday | Alton Telegraph

    Alton Middle School student Jonathan Golley, 13, gets set to shoot a free throw as school security guard Dana Taylor and Nick Weigler, 13, far right, wait in line during practice before the Hoops for Huntington ...

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  12. Training offered for helping pets during disastersRead the original story

    Sunday | Alton Telegraph

    ... remember their animals when people are trying to save human family members and themselves. With a new supply house in Alton, Noah's Wish intends to make the Metro East a major staging area for helping stranded and injured animals during disasters. ...

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    Related Topix: Highland, IL, Madison County, IL

  13. Cheeseburgers (and beer) in paradiseRead the original story

    Wednesday May 14 | Alton Telegraph

    Alton Sports Tap, 3812 College Ave., features a brand new patio that is ideal for Parrotheads.

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  14. Erma GrableRead the original story

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    ... of Bethalto, died at 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born June 1, 1938, in Alton, daughter of Elmer and Anna Schwab Burges. She married Phillip Grable in December of 1996 in Tallahassee, Fla. He survives. She ...

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  15. Alvin AndersonRead the original story

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    ... 65, former area resident, died May 12, 2008, at the V.A. Hospital in Atlanta. He was born on March 8, 1943, in Alton to Emmert Anderson and Gladys Ryder Anderson. He was a self-employed truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors ...

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  16. Helen KravanekRead the original story

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    Helen Louise Kravanek, 89, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Alton Memorial Hospital.

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  17. Hospital promotes bicycle safetyRead the original story

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    ... bicycles and scooters on the parking lot of a local hospital Saturday. More than 525 people signed up to attend Alton Memorial Hospital's Family Safety Fest. The event, now in its third year, aims to educate children and their guardians about safety ...

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  18. Larry NolteRead the original story

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    Larry J. Nolte, 53, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1954, in Alton, son of August and Evelyn (Hagen) Nolte, who survive in Golden Eagle. He married the former JoAnn Mossman on July 20, 1974, in ...

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  19. Brushing up on citizenship

    Saturday May 17 | Alton Telegraph

    ... the fence. Most of their faces - and clothing - had at least a few brushes of white paint. The teens, all members of Alton High School's JROTC program, volunteered for this year's 21st Bucket Brigade. Pride Inc., a local nonprofit beautification ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, South Roxana, IL, Roxana, IL

  20. Three EA-WR students arrested for drug possessionRead the original story

    Friday May 16 | Alton Telegraph

    Police searched East Alton-Wood River High School this week and found three students allegedly in possession of drugs on campus.

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    Related Topix: Wood River, IL, Drugs, Granite City, IL, Madison County, IL