Metro East Sun

On Dec. 19, 2017, Fulford Homes LLC purchased a property at 1712 Canopy Crest Circle, Swansea from Tamar Dev II Schanter LLC for $42,000.

10 offenders paroled in zip code 62002 in August

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2017

Ten offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62002, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Fulford Homes LLC acquire 1929 Plantation Lane, Belleville

On Dec. 19, 2017, Fulford Homes LLC sold their property at 1929 Plantation Lane, Belleville to Dustin M. and Tricia L. Dover for $174,000.

Fulford Homes LLC sells 3944 Beechmont Circle, Swansea

The property at 3944 Beechmont Circle, Swansea was sold on Dec. 19, 2017 by Fulford Homes LLC for $259,000. The buyers were Thomas C. McMath Sr. and Dina R McMath.

Statewide test results: 48 percent of Wolf Branch failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2017

About 52 percent of Wolf Branch Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

Highlander Danny and Highlander Jean Claire sell 4008 Rock Hill Road, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2017

On Dec. 19, 2017, Highlander David purchased a one bedroom home at 4008 Rock Hill Road, Edwardsville from Highlander Danny and Highlander Jean Claire for $95,000.

Esker Farms LLC unloads 9 Saddlewood Lane, Glen Carbon

The home at 9 Saddlewood Lane, Glen Carbon was sold on Dec. 19, 2017 by Esker Farms LLC for $97,800. The buyers were Reising and Paolucci.

Bristow named to replace Beiser as he steps down from House a year early

By Ann Maher, Madison County Record | Dec 18, 2017

State Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) resigned the seat he has held since 2004 with the Democrat candidate seeking to succeed him being appointed to serve out the remainder of his term.

Project removes 23,000 used tires from St. Clair County

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 18, 2017

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and local government organizations throughout the Metro East region recently completed a used tire removal project that cleared approximately 23,000 tires from the area, an IEPA release said.

Analysis: 50 percent of Wingate students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 50 percent of Wingate Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Mascoutah home sales, December 3-9, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 3-9, 2017.

Statewide test results: 44 percent of Wolf Branch failed English language arts

About 56 percent of Wolf Branch Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 44 percent of students failed.

SEO purchases 7013 Stoney Creek, Edwardsville

On Dec. 18, 2017, SEO purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 7013 Stoney Creek, Edwardsville from Matthews for $225,000.

Klein acquires 2020 Country Club, Alton

The home at 2020 Country Club, Alton was sold on Dec. 18, 2017 by Klein for $35,000. The buyer was Lee.

Howard J. Hlina purchases 9139 Wiltshire Drive, Columbia

The property at 9139 Wiltshire Drive, Columbia was sold on Dec. 18, 2017 by Daniel Spickard (trustees) and Stonehenge Land Trust II for $48,000. The buyer was Howard J. Hlina.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Wingate students failed math

About 57 percent of Wingate Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 43 percent of students failed.

Roney unloads 308 Wall St. W., Worden

On Dec. 18, 2017, Roney sold their one bedroom home at 308 Wall St. W., Worden to Davis for $113,000.

Mueller sells 7732 Mill Creek W., Collinsville