Spangler, Moginot honored by Rotary
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON Olivia Spangler, of Alton High School, and Ben Moginot, of Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, have been named Students of the Month for February 2021 by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club.
Because of the Covid-19 restrictions in the area, the club has decided to suspend meetings for a short time. However, it is not suspending honoring exceptional students from the community.
Spangler, the daughter of Scott and Stacey Spangler of Godfrey, is president of the Alton High School Class of 2021 and ranks 13th in a class of more than 500 seniors in grade point average. She also posted an SAT score of more than 1500.
Madison man facing drug charges
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EDWARDSVILLE Keevion K. Coleman, 24, of Madison, has been charged with unlawful possession of cannabis (second subsequent offense), a Class 3 felony, and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, a Class 4 felony.
The case was presented by the Madison Police Department. On Feb. 12 Coleman allegedly was found to be in possession of between 100-500 grams of cannabis. It was noted he had a prior conviction for unlawful possession of cannabis out of St. Clair County in 2019.
Coleman also allegedly attempted to flee from a Madison police officer, causing an accident with another vehicle and causing more than $300 in damage.
Redbirds fight every day, but lacking punch on offense
Greg Shashack, gshashack@thetelegraph.com
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Alton’s Ja’Markus Gary (right) goes to the basket for a layup while Edwardsville’s Brennan Weller gives chase in a Southwestern Conference boys basketball game Saturday at Alton High in Godfrey.Greg Shashack / The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less
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Alton’s Keith Smith (3) scores after getting past Edwardsville’s Preston Weaver on Saturday at Alton High in Godfrey.Greg Shashack / The TelegraphShow MoreShow Less
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GODFREY – The 62 points per game being allowed by Alton Redbirds boys basketball is not an alarming stat in itself, despite ranking last in the Southwestern Conference.
County board deals with multiple financial issues
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE Environmental grants totaling $137,196 were among a large number of financial issues dealt with by the Madison County Board at Wednesday’s regular meeting.
A total of 10 grants, paid through the county’s host fee, were approved. Grants ranged fro about $8,300 to $15,000, with most being at the $15,000 mark.
Those included grants to Alton, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Hamel, Maryville and Williamson. Wood River received $12,714, Alhambra $8,807 and the Tri-Township Park District in Troy $8,390.
Costs include $6,500 for county-sponsored competitions and programs; $3,000 for meetings, training and scholarships for green school coordinators; $5,625 for coordinator and school recognition; and $27,275 for 13 separate school grants and incentive programs.
Alton man faces home invasion, armed robbery charges
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE An Alton man has been charged with armed robbery and home invasion after a November robbery in the 800 block of Ridge Street.
Antonio M. Evans, 26, was charged Dec. 2 with armed robbery and home invasion, both Class X felonies. The charges were sealed until Wednesday, Feb. 17, because Evans was not in custody.
The case was presented by the Alton Police Department.
According to court documents, on Nov. 17 Evans, allegedly armed with a silver handgun, entered a home in the 800 block of Ridge Street in Alton while at least one person was there and stole $3,000 in cash.