February, 2021 Stories | Metro East Sun

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 61738 during March

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 61738 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Census Bureau: 58.4 percent of people in Scott Afb were old enough to vote in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

Of the 3,845 citizens living in Scott Afb in 2020, 2,247 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

2831 Woodfield Drive, Maryville unloaded by Jeffery Meiring and Marcella Wells

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2831 Woodfield Drive, Maryville was sold on Feb. 26 by Jeffery Meiring and Marcella Wells for $340,000. The buyers were Brad Joseph and Mary Helen Campbell.

328 Park Ave. E., Collinsville unloaded by James Dothager

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, Anthony Havens purchased a one bedroom home at 328 Park Ave. E., Collinsville from James Dothager for $114,000.

Clara Woll and Heriberto Arenas Perez acquire 6021 Old Alton Road, Brooks

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, Clara Woll and Heriberto Arenas Perez purchased a home at 6021 Old Alton Road, Brooks from Rieger Capital Group LLC for $135,100.

Sherri R and Amy Robin Luttrell acquire 7025 Stallion Drive, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, Michelle Lynn Baumgartner sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 7025 Stallion Drive, Edwardsville to Sherri R and Amy Robin Luttrell for $250,000.

Susan Frolos buys 336 St. Rose Drive, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

The one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 336 St. Rose Drive, Godfrey was sold on Feb. 26 by Matthew and Jena Collins for $138,000. The buyer was Susan Frolos.

Village of Dupo Board of Trustees Met Dec. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2021

Village of Dupo Board of Trustees Met Monday, Dec. 7.

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board Met Feb. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2021

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board Met Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Census Bureau reports Smithton population was 4,019 in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

Smithton had a population of 4,019 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Census Bureau: 5.6% of people in Sauget identified as multi-racial in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

Of the 233 citizens living in Sauget in 2020, 94.4 percent said they were only one race, while 5.6 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Census Bureau: 88.4 percent of people in Sauget were old enough to vote in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

Of the 233 citizens living in Sauget in 2020, 206 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

91.8 percent of New Athens teachers stay put; average earns $49,188 per year

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 91.8 percent of teachers stay at New Athens High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Vmabvend Property Management LLC acquires 10 Jardin Court, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

The property at 10 Jardin Court, Collinsville was sold on Feb. 25 by Vmabvend Property Management LLC for $200,000. The buyer was Datak Properties LLC.

CA Jones Inc. acquires 204 Eisenhower Blvd., Troy

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

On Feb. 25, CA Jones Inc. sold their property at 204 Eisenhower Blvd., Troy to Daniel Brown for $287,800.

Q3 2020 Recap: 5 parolees from Jersey County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Jersey County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 62225 during March

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 62225 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

1136 Lear Lane, Mascoutah purchased by Ryan and Ashley Cushing

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2021

The property at 1136 Lear Lane, Mascoutah was sold on Feb. 25, 2021 by David B. and Kendra Sharpe for $254,800. The buyers were Ryan and Ashley Cushing.