Physicians will discuss knee pain in Glen Carbon

Associated Physicians Group will present a seminar of the alternatives to knee replacement at a seminar at the IHOP Restaurant in Glen Carbon on Wednesday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m. A free meal will be served during the seminar that will discuss non-surgical options for knee pain. Reservations are re…

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Sheriff warns of prize scam

The Madison County Sheriff's Office recently received a report of a Publishing Clearing House Scam. The victim was defrauded $5,000 after received a letter he had won $650,000 and an offer to pay off any credit cards with a balance. The Sheriff's Office offered these tips to safeguard finances:

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Take-back day collects more than 1,000 pounds of meds

More than 1,400 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medications were collected at the national Take-Back Initiative in Madison County on Saturday, April 28. Residents were encouraged to drop off their expired or unwanted medications at one of six drop-off locations throughout the county. …

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Tune up your bicycle in Glen Carbon

The Glen Carbon Police Department will host a bicycle rodeo at La Petite Academy in Glen Carbon on Friday, May 25. Each child who participates in the rodeo will have the chance to ride their bike through an obstacle course. Officers Sgt. James Jones and Sgt. Wayne White will explain rules of the …

May 24, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Reading to a dog at the Glen Carbon library

As a shy 8-year-old, Emma Baer isn't very comfortable reading out loud in school. But mom Laura Baer is hoping certified therapy dogs Norm and Chouteau will bring Emma out of her shell.

May 21, 2012 | 5:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Sign up early for golf tournament

The 2012 Ed/Glen Chamber Golf Challenge will be held Friday, June 22, at the Sunset Hills Country Club. The tournament includes 18 holes with a golf cart, unlimited use of driving range and putting green, golfer gift bags, contests, lunch and beverages on the course, and dinner. Cost for foursome…

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