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Alton, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Alton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Alton’s mayor is suing his own city government
  • East Alton resident faces serious meth-related felony charge
  • How an Alton Walgreens sting led to multiple felony charges

Also on today's calendar: Porch Cafe Band at Fast Eddie's - Alton IL — Porch... and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lawsuit Between City Of Alton, Mayor Goins Moves Forward (riverbender.com) — Alton’s city government is locked in a lawsuit pitting the City Council against Mayor David Goins over an ordinance that stripped his appointees and required council approval. The council has hired outside attorney Patrick Watts while a temporary restraining order keeps the ordinance on hold, raising questions from residents about transparency, accountability, and how much this legal fight could cost taxpayers.
   

2. East Alton woman charged with intent to deliver methamphetamine (thetelegraph.com) — An East Alton woman has been charged in Madison County with a Class X felony for allegedly possessing more than 15 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Authorities say the charges, filed in mid-July and unsealed after her arrest, stem from a June 1 incident, and they emphasize she remains innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

3. Carrollton man charged after Alton child solicitation sting (thetelegraph.com) — Alton police have charged a Carrollton man after an online predator-hunting group arranged a sting at the Walgreens on Washington Avenue, where he allegedly arrived to meet someone he believed was a minor. Prosecutors say explicit messages, travel to Alton, and items he brought to the meeting support multiple felony counts, while emphasizing he remains innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

4. Marvin "Marv" Wayne Miller, 79 (vp-mi.com) — Alton natives may remember Marvin “Marv” Miller, who grew up here, graduated from Alton High School in 1964, and went on to a long forestry career in Montana. The 79-year-old, described as a quiet, witty outdoorsman devoted to family, died of natural causes in Nevada, with a private memorial planned later in Montana.
   

5. Darren Perdun leads Jersey baseball to first 20-win season in a decade (thetelegraph.com) — Jersey baseball coach Darren Perdun capped his team’s first 20-win season in a decade with a 7–1 road victory over Alton that marked his 250th career win at the school. The senior-heavy Panthers reached the regional final and narrowly missed a statement win over powerhouse Edwardsville, setting a high bar for returning underclassmen.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Softball: JH Game vs Mascoutah vs. Roxana Junior High School (Aw
    Roxana Cusd 1 Mascoutah High School
    4:00 pm
  • Kevin Gruen - Live at The Pumphouse →
    The Pump House Bar & Grill, 1523 E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River
    7:00 pm
  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    Alton Little Theater ALTON LITTLE THEATER, 2450 N. HENRY, Alton, IL, 62002, United States
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Hall-Quarter Auction (Andrea)
    Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
    • Saturday August 8
  • Gurnee Days Parade
    Woodland Ccsd 50 Wood River, IL 62095
    9:30 am
    • Sunday August 9
  • Smokin Aces
    Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This cat has been hanging around my area for a while and appears to be neglected.
    It looks like it may need help, so I'll be contacting Animal Control to request a welfare check. My goal is to make sure it's safe and gets the care… (Nextdoor McKinley)
  • Cope Plastics, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC MACHINIST LATHE (2nd shift) in Alton. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Alton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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