Metro East Sun

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 948 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville was sold on Dec. 18, 2017 by Haislar for $117,500. The buyer was Knolhoff.

Offender paroled in zip code 62254 in July

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 62254, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Analysis: 48 percent of Wolf Branch students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 52 percent of Wolf Branch Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Ronald M. and Janet D. Bleisch buy 425 Vancroft Place Place, O'Fallon

On Dec. 18, 2017, Ronald M. and Janet D. Bleisch purchased a property at 425 Vancroft Place Place, O'Fallon from Barnes Properties Inc. for $218,000.

Wright purchases 3535 Aberdeen Ave., Alton

On Dec. 18, 2017, Wright purchased a home at 3535 Aberdeen Ave., Alton from Joyce Properties LLC for $93,000.

Jansen acquires 1314 Ash St., Highland

On Dec. 18, 2017, Koch sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1314 Ash St., Highland to Jansen for $178,900.

Offender paroled in zip code 62034 in July

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 62034, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Analysis: 35 percent of Columbus students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 65 percent of Columbus Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Vansandt sells 343 Mill St., Bethalto

On Dec. 18, 2017, Vansandt sold their three bedroom home at 343 Mill St., Bethalto to Condry and Esarey for $69,500.

Statewide test results: 30 percent of Columbus failed English language arts

About 70 percent of Columbus Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 30 percent of students failed.

Jill Richardson unloads 8241 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville

The property at 8241 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville was sold on Dec. 18, 2017 by Jill Richardson for $30,000. The buyer was Ricky Ruhman.

Baird acquires 190 Keeven Drive, Highland

The two bedroom, two bathroom home at 190 Keeven Drive, Highland was sold on Dec. 18, 2017 by Collier for $161,000. The buyer was Baird.

Statewide test results: 40 percent of Columbus students failed math

About 60 percent of Columbus Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 40 percent of students failed.

McCunney sells 121 Woodcrest Drive, Bethalto

On Dec. 18, 2017, McCunney sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 121 Woodcrest Drive, Bethalto to Aronin for $296,000.

Recent Swansea home sales, December 3-9, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Swansea for the week of December 3-9, 2017.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of William Holliday students failed math

About 30 percent of William Holliday Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 70 percent of students failed.

Home sales in O'Fallon, December 3-9, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 12 reported residential sales in O'Fallon for the week of December 3-9, 2017.

Analysis: 63 percent of William Holliday students fail annual tests