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Bringing honor to the halls of AHS
For the fourth time, Alton High School will salute its Wall of Fame honorees. The list of recipients once again is a strong one, including successful businessmen, educators and a retired decorated Air Force colonel who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Comment?
... Carmi, Ill., and Rockey L. Raney of Omaha, Ill.; one daughter, Billie G. Raney of Eddyville; one sister Sally Lay of Alton, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Steven K. Raney; two brothers; ... Comment?
Pope Appoints Bishop For Diocese of Salina
... 2002 until now as rector of the cathedral in Oklahoma City. Bishop-elect Weisenburger was born on Dec. 23, 1960, in Alton, Ill., to Edward John and Asella (Walters) Weisenburger, the third of their four surviving children. His father, now retired, ... Comment?
The Purple Swan Bus Line opened in August 1926 to provide transportation between Alton and the area industries in East Alton, Wood River and Hartford. Comment?
Police Reports for Wednesday
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... himself to a teller while in the drive-thru lane of a bank in Godfrey. Deputies responded to the report of a fight at Alton High School last Friday between two students. Charged in the incident with felony aggravated battery is 18 year old Aaron ... Comment?
The Owens-Illinois Glass Co. plant at Alton was at one time the largest producer of hollow ware in the world. Comment?
Nero aims at London Olympics marathon
... team. Nero made her post-collegiate career last September with a second place finish in the Miles for Meso 5K in Alton, Illinois clocking 16 minutes 20 seconds. The 23-year-old still remains unsponsored as she has not been able to obtain a contract ... Comment?
Victim in standoff 'good man,' family says
... trucking business. An over-the-road trucker, he had dumped an accelerant throughout his home on Forest Drive in Alton about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Then, after perhaps failing to ignite the home, Adams drove his car to the Schneider-National warehouse ... Comment?
... was charged Monday with two counts of unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $40,000. EAST ALTON - David M. Charlesville, 33, of the 100 block of Henry Street, East Alton, was charged Tuesday with criminal damage to ... Comment?
Students visit WBGZ for Catholic Schools Week
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... ic grade schools on the air this week. Let's Talk featured students from St. Ambrose in Godfrey, and St. Mary's in Alton. Students and staff from Saints Peter and Paul in Alton and Our Lady Queen of Peace in Bethalto will be featured later this week. Comment?
He was preceded in death by his father, Dominic Joseph Loonsfoot; and a brother, James Steven Farrell, both of Alton. Comment?
Oma Belle Locke, 107, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Rosewood Care Center of Alton. Comment?
I read the article about Mister Donut and started to think, "Where is a Mister Donut in Godfrey?" Then it hit me; it is in the North Alton area. Comment?
Will money be issue in House contest?
... dictate the outcome of the March 20 primary election. Instead, because of District 12's large size -- it begins with Alton and snakes southward down to Cairo at the state's southern tip -- and diversity, a candidate's ability to work "really, really ... Comment?
... Past readers, please e-mail them to ourpast@thetelegraph.com or send them to Our Past, The Telegraph, P.O. Box 278, Alton, IL 62002. Include information about the photo, the year it was taken and identify individuals if possible. Please avoid ... Comment?
Alton Committee Announces Work Day
Members of the Alton Beautification and Clean City Committee have announced plans for another work day to help continue keeping Alton clean. Comment?
William 'Bill' Francis Dettmers
William "Bill" Francis Dettmers, 88, passed away at noon on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Eunice Smith Home in Alton. Comment?
She was born on June 19, 1934, in Alton, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Susie Bosoluke. Comment?
... 1947, in Hermann, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2007. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Copeland of Alton; one daughter-in-law, Sandi Copeland of St. Peters, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Laura Copeland, Pamela Artise, Annette and ... Comment?
Roger William Adams, 52, of Alton, died at 9:14 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at St. Comment?