Scott Cousins

5 days ago | bnd.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE - Several grants and loans through Madison County's Park Enhancement Program were approved at Wednesday's Madison County Board meeting. The largest was $140,818 for Godfrey Park and Recreation, and includes a number of items ranging from fencing for a dog park to a shelter at Glazebrook Park. Funding for PEP programs comes from sales taxes generated by a special tax for the Metro East Park and Recreation District, which was formed by voters in 2000.

5 days ago | bnd.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton man was charged Wednesday with burglary and theft relating to a Feb. 9 incident. The 23-year-old suspect was charged June 18 with burglary, a Class 2 felony; and theft, a Class 3 felony. The Alton Police Department presented the case. According to court documents, on Feb. 9, the suspect allegedly entered Cloud Busters, 508 W.

5 days ago | bnd.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE - An East St. Louis man was charged Wednesday in a domestic violence case out of Bethalto. The 28-year-old suspect was charged June 18 with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony; and two counts of domestic battery, both Class A misdemeanors. The Bethalto Police Department presented the case. According to court documents, on June 10, the suspect allegedly strangled a household or family member; kicked the victim in the head and body; and bit the victim's arm.

5 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

Scott Prange and Don McMaster reappointed to the Emergency Telephone System Board. Jason Hartsock appointed to the Fosterburg Fire Protection District. Scott Plocher appointed to the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District. John Bailey was reappointed to the Meadowbrook Fire Prevention District. Max Merz III reappointed to the Madison County Flood Prevention District. Kelley Jefferson and Julie Gray appointed to the Madison County Mental Health Board.

5 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

WOOD RIVER — Several ordinances dealing with weapons, building, and land use were updated at the Wood River City Council meeting on June 16. In both cases, the ordinances were updated to reflect minor changes in state law. Municipalities occasionally make such changes. Article continues below this adOne ordinance updated the city’s unlawful use of weapons regulations. Police Chief Brad Wells said the update was necessary because of changes in the laws regarding tear gas/pepper spray.