Scott Cousins

1 day ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE — A 24-year-old Belleville man was charged May 7 with criminal damage to government-supported property, a Class 4 felony; and criminal damage to property, a Class A misdemeanor. The Alton Police Department presented the case.

1 day ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE — A Godfrey man was charged with multiple counts of sex assault, abuse, and exploitation over three years of a now 14-year-old girl. Andrew S. Masiero, 47, of the 300 block of Saint Rose Drive, Godfrey, was charged May 6 with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, all enhanced Class X felonies; two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, both Class 2 felonies; and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

4 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

WOOD RIVER — When his T-shirt business started to overtake his house just outside of Edwardsville, Mike Roper decided it was time to find a new location, and he brought a number of people along with him. Roper is the owner of Downtown’s WestEnd and Courtyard, located at 10 W. Ferguson in Wood River. Article continues below this adIn addition to his T-shirt business in the back, the location offers a coffee shop and gives shelf space to more than a dozen local craft vendors.

6 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

WOOD RIVER — A contract for almost one-half million dollars for a water main project was approved by the Wood River City Council on Monday. The Council also approved several other financial issues, and reelected officials were sworn in. Article continues below this adCouncil approves water main contract, backhoe purchaseA $414,610 contract with Kamex Inc. for work on the Edwardsville Road Water Main Improvement Project was approved unanimously. Council member Bill Dettmers was not present on Monday.

6 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE — A 49-year-old East Alton man was charged May 6 with theft, a Class 4 felony. The East Alton Police Department presented the case. Article continues below this adAccording to court documents, on April 10, the suspect took “multiple pocketknives” from Main Street Food & Liquor. The suspect was ordered released from custody.