Alton Telegraph

The Telegraph is a daily newspaper based in Alton, Illinois, that publishes every day of the week. It focuses on the St. Louis Metro-East area. The newspaper is owned by Civitas Media, which is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina. Civitas Media operates around 100 daily and weekly newspapers in 12 different states. It is a subsidiary of Versa Capital Management, which is based in Philadelphia.

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3 days ago | thetelegraph.com | John Badman

The statue of Stephen A. Douglas seems to be pointing the way for an Alton Park and Recreation Department employee to change the ropes on the flagpoles at Lincoln-Douglas Square. Alton first responders comfort and load a man onto a stretcher after he accidently stabbed himself in the buttock in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue. A worker from Superior Turf cuts the white yard line numbers in on the football field behind Alton High School. The company was installing the artificial turf.
Alton IL man charged with home invasion

4 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton man was charged with home invasion after allegedly forcing his way into an Alton home on April 17. Christopher J. McDaniels, 31, of the 2600 block of Denny Street, Alton, was charged April 17 with home invasion, a Class X felony; and criminal trespass to a residence, a Class 4 felony. Article continues below this adThe Alton Police Department presented the case.
Woman indicted after allegedly exposing state police officer to fentanyl

4 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

EDWARDSVILLE – A Cottage Hills woman was indicted by a Madison County grand jury after exposing an Illinois State Police trooper to fentanyl during a March 31 arrest. Valerie N.
Alton man accidentally stabs himself, police say

6 days ago | thetelegraph.com | John Badman

ALTON — Alton police and firefighters responded that afternoon of April 16 to a stabbing call in the 2100 block of Washington Avenue. First responders arrived to find that a man, who had a knife in his back pocket, somehow managed to deeply stab himself in the buttock. It is not known exactly how the accident occurred. Article continues below this adThe knife, with about a 3-inch blade, was laying on the sidewalk outside of the dwelling and was recovered by police on the scene.
Cardinals Notes April 17: Starting lineup, 6-man rotation, Donovan

6 days ago | thetelegraph.com | Dominic Genetti

It's a four-game battle in Queens at Citi Field between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets Thursday, April 17. From the Cardinals starting lineup to the team implementing a six-man rotation to Brendan Donovan possibly extending his hitting streak to 13 games; here's everything you need to know ahead of the first pitch.
Rain forecast cancels Alton's Robert Logan Doubles Tourney

1 week ago | thetelegraph.com | Pete Hayes

ALTON - A boys tennis tournment that has in a short time become an annual highlight for the Alton Redbirds in a short time, has been cancelled. The 2025 Robert Logan Memorial Doubles Tournaemnt was cancelled by AHS officials Thursday morning beause of a forecst for heavy rains on Saturday. Article continues below this ad "There's nothing that you can do when you have a rainy weekend," Alton coach Jesse Macias said.
Jersey County names new treasurer as ex-official remains under investigation

1 week ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

JERSEYVILLE – Chief Deputy Treasurer Rebecca Strang was appointed treasurer at the April 9 Jersey County Board meeting. She replaces Katie Abbey, who resigned and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois State Police and Attorney General’s Office. Article continues below this adBoard Chairman Gary Krueger said Strang will serve out the remainder of Abbey’s term, which ends in 2026. He said she has no plans to run for reelection, but plans to revert to her former post.
Jerseyville officials discuss 5-year capital improvement plans

1 week ago | thetelegraph.com | Scott Cousins

JERSEYVILLE – Plans for multiple capital improvement over the next 5 years, including potential funding, were discussed at a special Jerseyville City Council meeting last week. Public Works Director Bob Manns gave a presentation, including recently completed, ongoing and potential new projects. Article continues below this adHe said the city has a general plan for about 20 years, but the 5-year plan is more detailed, and includes funding, scheduling and other factors.
Alton, Illinois upcoming events for Thursday, Friday

1 week ago | thetelegraph.com | Dylan Suttles

EDWARDSVILLE – Davy Knowles and his band will perform at The Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St. in Edwardsville, at 8 p.m. Friday, April 18. Davy Knowles has several Top 5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others), and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike - but it’s not just the music industry who has taken note.
WEDNESDAY BASEBALL: Roxana rebounds, wins rematch with Columbia

1 week ago | thetelegraph.com | Greg Shashack

A first-inning run Tuesday was all the scoring the Roxana Shells could muster in what ended with an eight-inning loss to the Columbia Eagles at Roxana Park. On Wednesday, the Shells got a quick Cahokia Conference baseball rematch and used runs in the first and second inning to beat the Eagles 2-1 at Eagleview Elementary School in Columbia. Roxana is 12-3-1 and 3-1 in the Cahokia. Columbia is 5-7 and 2-2 in the league.