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Belleville East grad wins national award from Public Radio News Directors

Alex Heuer, son of Steven and Bonnie Heuer, of Swansea, has won a national award from the Public Radio News Directors, Inc. for excellence in news reporting.
New Athens man goes for gold at Paralympic Games in Beijing

Normally it's not polite to grunt in public but when you are Ed Cockrell, Paralympic athlete, straining to put the shot far enough to win a medal in international competition, it's OK.
Belleville woman celebrates 105th birthday

Viola Stroube turned 105 Thursday at St. Paul's Home in Belleville with a large cake, a card from President Bush and some advice to fellow residents.
Belleville man lands back-to-back aces at Yorktown

Belleville native Mike Yingst thought he achieved the ultimate thrill for an amateur golfer two years ago when he made a hole-in-one at Yorktown Golf Course.

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Mascoutah matriarch turns 99

Lillian Heberer of Mascoutah marked her 99th birthday with a family celebration at the Trenton House Restaurant recently.
Area marching bands win awards at Veiled Prophet Parade

Four metro-east high school marching bands were among the top five at this year's Veiled Prophet Parade at Fair St. Louis on Friday.
Belleville soldier is awarded high honors

A Belleville soldier retired Thursday after 38 years serving in the Army with one of the highest honors given.
McKendree welcomes new provost

McKendree University umbrellas were given out at a staff pizza party hosted by Dr. James Dennis, university president, to introduce the new Provost, Dr. Christine Bahr.