Helen Virginia "GiGi" Barton
In the early morning of May 7, 2017, the world said goodbye to Helen Virginia “GiGi” Barton. Although her time was bookended with tragedies (her mother, Ruth, died when Helen was only 3, and her eldest...
View ArticleRuth Ann DeRossett
Ruth Ann DeRossett, 88, of Wood River, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
View ArticleA verbal shootout in council chambers
Aldermen challenge Alton police chief, deputy chief appointments as officials sworn in.
View ArticleKimberly Susan Krug
Kimberly Susan Krug, 42, Wood River, died at 5:44 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, with her family by her side.
View ArticleHarry E. "Gene" Ralston
Harry E.“Gene” Ralston, 73, of Cottage Hills, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Saint Louis University Hospital.
View ArticleKynley Lynn Jones
She was born at 3:03 a.m. March 5, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the daughter of James Jones and Heather Spinx of Godfrey. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long....
View ArticleChance William Good
He was born at 7:26 a.m. May 4, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of James Good and Carrie Patterson of Alton. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long....
View ArticleDillon Elmo Barton
Dillon Elmo Barton, 24, of Belle, Mo., formerly of Granite City, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Belle, Mo.
View ArticleHarold C. "Dee-Dee" Koelker III
Harold C. “Dee-Dee” Koelker III, 51, of Venice, died at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
View ArticleHarriet L. Ford
Harriet L. Ford, 75, of Edwardsville, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
View ArticleJudith K. Parsons
Judith K. Parsons, 76, of Bethalto, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
View ArticleChildren’s inactivity has high cost, researchers say
Study: Less than half get 25 minutes of intense physical activity per week.
View ArticleRIVERBEND SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: May 12, 2017
Last week's question: Where did Marquette Catholic boys basketball coach Steve Medford play high school basketball?
View ArticleFormer NFL player delivers important message
Corey Wootton speaks to Roxana students about importance of planning for future.
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