Mayor Robert Eastern III, in an interview with the BND, talked about reasons why the floodwaters lingered for days. How can future floods be prevented?
Connie Doris Abert passed away May 4, 2022 in St. Louis, MO. Connie was born December 18, 1952 in Red Bud, Illinois. She lived with her family, first in Valmeyer, IL, then Marion, IL, St. Ann, MO and Pocahontas, IL. She graduated from Highland High School in 1971. Connie attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1975. She continued her education at Texas Tech University receiving a Master of Science in Education in 1976. She married James Abert on December 26, 1976 at the United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Connie and […]