Carter DeJong

Fairbanks

Reporter at Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Journalist, Humanist, and aspiring stand up comedian. Reporter @NewsMiner Past: Indiana Daily Student

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Edwardsville District 7 to fill five certified positions

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Edwardsville District 7 is seeking to fill five certified positions around the school system.
District 7 students could face discipline for recording fights

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

During the school board retreat on June 14, members of the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education discussed adding a section to the student handbook that would allow school administrators to discipline students who are caught recording fights. “The number of students who are standing to watch a fight has increased exponentially over the past two years,” said Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton.
Why Madison County IL loves Ravanelli's Italian Steakhouse

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

The phrase “we’re all a family here” rings true at Ravanelli’s Italian Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Collinsville. Founded six decades ago in Granite City, Ravanelli’s sports an extensive menu with items such as baked rigatoni, Sicilian-style pizza and the St. Louis staple of toasted ravioli, the latter of which is available as an entrée or appetizer. Article continues below this adThe fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes. “It’s actually roasted,” said Cindy Wilson, general manager.
Pedestrian struck in Glen Carbon airlifted in critical but stable condition

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Jason Koch |Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Glen Carbon police responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle about 10:45 a.m. June 17 in the 100 block of North Main Street at Hidden Hills Drive. Glen Carbon EMS were also on scene, and rendered aid to the 27-year-old male victim, who was then transported to Saint Louis University Hospital by AirEvac helicopter in critical but stable condition.
Metro-East Lutheran seeks families to host exchange students

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Metro-East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville is looking for families to host foreign exchange students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. “These students are eager to experience American culture, improve their English and become part of a welcoming family,” the school said in a social media post on June 10.
Pedestrian hit in Glen Carbon; helicopter called in

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Glen Carbon the morning of June 17. A helicopter was called in and landed at Schon Park, according to Coleen Schaller, director of administration and technology for the Glen Carbon Police Department. Article continues below this adSchaller said North Main Street between Holly Drive and Hickory Hill Lane is currently closed as police conduct accident reconstruction. Schaller said a news release would be made available at a later date.
Edwardsville District 7 to open Kid Zone registration

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Registration for Edwardsville District 7’s childcare programs open at 8 a.m. July 14 for the 2025-2026 school year. Edwardsville schools offer childcare before and after school through Kid Zone, for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, and Little Kid Zone for children in the district’s Preschool Academy.
Will EHS get a new media center? District 7 ponders priorities at retreat

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Proposed policy changes dominated the public portions of the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education meeting on June 14. The board discussed changes ranging from lunch fee increases to drafting policies consistent with changes to state law. Article continues below this adDuring the retreat, board members also spent time talking about the new EHS media center.
Here's what's on today's District 7 school board retreat agenda

2 weeks ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

Members of the District 7 Board of Education are having a two-day meeting session on June 13 and 14. The board retreat will consist of mostly executive sessions, meaning the discussion is not open to the public. Article continues below this adExecutive sessions usually include topics such as real estate purchases, labor contract negotiations or employee and student disciplinary actions, but the full details of what is discussed are not made available.
SIUE's theater camp to host musical based on 'Finding Nemo'

2 weeks ago | theintelligencer.com | Carter DeJong |Carter Dejong

More than100 elementary and middle school students are learning the ins and outs of the stage as they get ready to perform a musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar film “Finding Nemo” at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater. “There are so many characters — everyone is in the play,” said Ashley Miller-Melton, director of SIUE’s Cougar Theater Camp. “The tank fish all have their special moment. There’s a shark feature. There’s a turtle feature with Crush and Squirt.