05/13/11 David J. Acocks of South Roxana and Susan R. Hennemann of Granite City are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Codi R. Acocks and Patrick Conway, son of Brian and Dawn Conway of Normal, Ill.
04/20/11 Learning about black history, embracing black culture and discussing racism were on the agenda at the Third Annual Black Student Leadership Conference at Southwestern Illinois College on April 8 and 9.
04/09/11 Judy Dempcy Homes announced that Iean Finley, short sale expert, has received his Illinois Real Estate Broker's license. He works out of the O'Fallon office.
03/08/11 A quarter of Chicago-area homeowners with mortgages owe more on the loan than their property is wort...
03/03/11 Cherish The Ladies -- 7:30 p.m. Friday, sanctuary, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., Belleville. Irish musicians and dancers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donations taken. 233-3303 or www.stpaulucc.org.
02/27/11 Storm reports from around the region ... Mascoutah, IL - amateur radio - tractor trailer blown over on Rte 177 Augusta, Mo - emergency mngr - structural damage reported at Balducci Vineyards. Fredericktown, MO - amateur radio - power lines down...large tree snapped...roof blown off a barn. Washington, MO Fire Chief Bill Halmich tells News 4 that they have numerous buildings damaged, roofs ripped ...
02/16/11 In the small town of Aviston, Illinois a rather large lesson is being learned at Aviston Countryside Manor.
02/03/11 You could have saved cash for a long time and are now taking into consideration Buying a Dwelling fo...
02/02/11 The National Weather Service reports the following snow and ice amounts, in inches, as measured between 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday:
12/16/10 Don Goforth Benefit -- 6:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 100 E. Fifth, Cahokia. Pasta dinner, silent auction. Features Big Boss Blues Band, DJ, karaoke by Beav and Kristal. $20 adults, $10 ages 10 and under. Goforth has been diagnosed with small cell carcinoma cancer. He is a Navy veteran and was a Chrysler employee for 15 years. He lost his job and insurance when the Chrysler ...
11/18/10 Breast Cancer Benefit -- 7 p.m.-midnight Friday, VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Benefits Sharon (Penn) Mell to ease the burden of expenses from the treatment for stage 2a breast cancer. $25 adults, $5 children in advance or at the door. Silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawings, more. To donate items, email mcpenn11@charter.net.
11/08/10 The fourth grade class at Aviston Elementary, located in southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources and highlights found in each region. The kids in the class think it would be fun to receive post cards, souvenirs, resources or any information about our great country from each of the 50 states.
11/06/10 Wednesday November 3, 2010 Inherent issues with property assessment Editor of the Reformer: According to an article about Westminster in the Monday, Oct.
11/04/10 Save the Gulf Fundraiser -- 6:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Swansea Improvement Hall, Swansea. Proceeds benefit Grand Isle, La. Music by Spank and DJ by DNA . $20 per person includes a taste of New Orleans from area restaurants and attendance prizes Nina, 558-5485; Leann, 920-3512; Heather, 593-1045.
10/01/10 A Madison County grand jury on Thursday indicted an Aviston man who was involved in a fatal crash in February on three charges of aggravated driving under the influence charges.
09/30/10 EDWARDSVILLE - Two men were charged Thursday with aggravated DUIin grand jury indictments related to separate fatal highway crashesin Madison County earlier this year.
09/30/10 Two men were charged Thursday with aggravated DUI in grand juryindictments in separate fatal highway crashes in Madison Countythis year.
09/11/10 The ROHO Group announced that Pat Chelf has been named Senior Vice President of Salesand Business Development. He will assume leadership responsibility for ROHO's global sales and distribution, marketing, education and business development.
09/10/10 The parents of Angelika Linsky are announcing her engagment and upcoming marriage to Adam Huskamp. She is the daughter of Michael and Angela Linsky of Beckemeyer, Ill., and he is the son of Leroy Huskamp of Mitchell, Ill., and Kelly Rayman of Edwardsville.
07/29/10 Summer blood donors can make the difference between a surplus and a shortage in blood supply, American Red Cross officials say.
07/07/10 Mt. Vernon resident Blaze Ellis overcame E. Coli to qualify for the Illinois State Amateur Tournament on Monday.
06/11/10 Jennifer Calloway, the daughter of Mater Dei volleyball coach Fred Rakers and the volleyball coach at the University of South Carolina-Upstate, recently put her CPR training to good use. | 
