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Highland marks Memorial Day with parade, celebration
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter American Legion Post 439 and Highland VFW Post 5694 honored fallen service members recently through several gatherings leading up to the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Celebration, continuing a longstanding tradition. Kate Broadhurst, adjutant and finance officer for the American Legion and chaplain and service officer for the Highland VFW,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon FPD annual lighted Christmas Parade took to streets
The Glen Carbon Fire Protection District held its annual lighted Christmas parade on Dec. 6. Every entry, which included fire trucks, police cars, floats, the mayor and some trustees, and, of course, Santa, was decked out in colorful lights for the holidays.
Read MoreMark your calendars for Glen Carbon’s Holiday Lighted Parade Dec. 6
By Kathy Turner • Glen Carbon will once again host their holiday lighted parade to kick off the holiday season. Slated for Saturday, Dec. 6, the parade will kick off at South Main and Glen Crossing Road at 7 p.m. and travel to Fire Station 1. The end of the parade route will offer entertainment…
Read MoreMarine trustees discuss possible ordinance on automatic land annexations
By Bruce Darnell • Marine’s Board of Trustees met for an hour on Oct. 1 to discuss future annexation plans, road closures for a Halloween Parade, sidewalk renovations, various nature detailing projects for Marine Heritage Park and a possible new part-time hire for the police department. The board tabled specific annexation discussions for their next…
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