Scott Marion

Reporter at The Edwardsville Intelligencer

None at The Journal-Courier

Reporter at the Edwardsville Intelligencer

Articles

A Little Taste of Heaven Bakery in Maryville gets new owners

2 days ago | bnd.com | Scott Marion |Edwardsville Intelligencer

A Little Taste of Heaven Bakery in Maryville has new owners, but the list of tasty treats filling its cases is comfortingly familiar. Sisters Katie Robbins and Jennifer Sedlacek are the new owners of the bakery, taking over on April 2 from Lindsey Wulfing, who was the owner for eight years. Overall, they are the fourth set of owners for A Little Taste of Heaven, which opened in 2011 on Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville.
A Little Taste of Heaven Bakery in Maryville gets new owners

2 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

A Little Taste of Heaven Bakery in Maryville has new owners, but the list of tasty treats filling its cases is comfortingly familiar. Sisters Katie Robbins and Jennifer Sedlacek are the new owners of the bakery, taking over on April 2 from Lindsey Wulfing, who was the owner for eight years. Article continues below this adOverall, they are the fourth set of owners for A Little Taste of Heaven, which opened in 2011 on Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville.
Craig Short is retiring after eight years as mayor of Maryville

5 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

Maryville Mayor Craig Short is ready to say goodbye to public service and say hello to his second retirement. Short, who has served eight years and two terms as mayor, will have his last day in office on Wednesday, May 7. He will be the last full-time mayor for the village. Article continues below this ad“I will be here throughout the day, and we have a village board meeting that evening and I will open that meeting and take care of all our regular business and any old business,” Short said.
Rain on Easter expected in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon IL

5 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

If you’re looking for warm spring weather in the Edwardsville area for the remainder of April and the first part of May, a local weather expert says there is some good news for you. But you may have to take the warmer temperatures with a sizeable amount of rain.
Edwardsville band The Down Bads to perform at Pointfest 2025

1 week ago | bnd.com | Scott Marion |Edwardsville Intelligencer

A young rock band with Edwardsville connections is making a name for itself on the St. Louis concert scene. The Down Bads are comprised of Kyle Glaser (lead guitar), Grant McWhorter (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Collin Lashbrook (bass) and Caleb Thomas (drums). Glaser and McWhorter are Edwardsville High School graduates, while Lashbrook is from the New Baden/Trenton area and Thomas grew up in Aviston.
Navy veteran thrives in her role at Edwardsville legion post

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

Merideth McCracken is relatively new to her job as a server/bartender at Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, but being surrounded by fellow veterans, she’s found herself in a comfort zone. A 2005 Edwardsville High School graduate, McCracken has worked at Post 199 for three months, is a U.S. Navy veteran and spent five years on active duty. Prior to joining the military, she worked through high school at Andria’s Countryside Restaurant and Rusty’s Restaurant, which have both since closed.
Edwardsville band The Down Bads to perform at Pointfest 2025

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

A young rock band with Edwardsville connections is making a name for itself on the St. Louis concert scene. The Down Bads are comprised of Kyle Glaser (lead guitar), Grant McWhorter (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Collin Lashbrook (bass) and Caleb Thomas (drums). Glaser and McWhorter are Edwardsville High School graduates, while Lashbrook is from the New Baden/Trenton area and Thomas grew up in Aviston.
You don't have to travel far to find good wine in Madison County

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

If you live in the Edwardsville or Glen Carbon area and you want to enjoy locally produced wine and delicious food in a scenic setting, you don’t have to leave Madison County to find it. Bella Vista Winery, located at 6633 E. Main St. in Maryville, offers all the above and much more. Article continues below this adOwner Steve Gorazd acquired the winery in October 2019, and prior to that, it was known as Villa Marie Winery, which opened in 2008.
Short-film competition winners to be honored at Wildey Theatre

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

The Friends of the Wildey are having the second Short-Film Competition and will screen the winners at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St. in Edwardsville. This event is free. Article continues below this adWinners will be presented with their cash prizes and each filmmaker will =say a few words about their film before it is shown.
Edwardsville nonprofit Restore Décor raises $1 million for charity

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Scott Marion

When Dana Adams first opened Restore Décor in downtown Edwardsville nearly 13 years ago, some people told her that the concept wouldn’t work. “They said there is no way we would be able received enough furniture donations, have enough volunteers and sell enough furniture to pay our bills and give away thousands of dollars to those in need. Our community has proven them wrong,” Adams said. Article continues below this adThe all-volunteer operation, which has a retail location at 223 N.