February, 2021 Stories | Metro East Sun

CITY OF BELLEVILLE: Forest Avenue Resurfacing Project Information Session

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2021

Join the virtual Forest Avenue Resurfacing Project Information Session at 6 PM on Tues., March 2, 2021 to learn about this upcoming project on Forest Avenue from Monroe to McKinley Streets.

TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Brings Awareness To Heart Health

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2021

February is American Heart Month and Touchette Regional Hospital wants to remind the public about the importance of their heart health and what steps they can take to help prevent heart disease.

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: New Frontier for Addiction Medicine at AMH

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2021

Had you told me eight years ago that I would be the founding executive director of a nonprofit, host of a successful podcast (Recovery Uncensored), a columnist for two separate media publications, a part-time revenue director for a local radio station, or working for BJC, I would have told you I was nothing other than an utter failure and to get lost -- because I deserved to wither away in a ruinous pit to perish alone.

SIHF HEALTHCARE: SIHF Healthcare Wants You to Get In The Know About COVID Vaccines

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on all of our lives over the past year. Now, with the development of COVID vaccines, we have a brighter future to look forward to.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Sleep Apnea and Your Heart

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2021

Sleep apnea is a very common problem and can learn long term cardiovascular effects.

4708 Snow White Terrace, Godfrey purchased by Jaime Essenpreis

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 4708 Snow White Terrace, Godfrey was sold on Feb. 26 by Debra Meyer for $144,000. The buyer was Jaime Essenpreis.

Census Bureau reports South Roxana population was 2,304 in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

South Roxana had a population of 2,304 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

One professional license set to lapse in zip code 62303 during March

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

One professional license is set to lapse in zip code 62303 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

300 Park Drive, Belleville unloaded by Kyle and Melanie Prachyl

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Kyle and Melanie Prachyl sold their property at 300 Park Drive, Belleville to Metro Investments LLC for $375,000.

208 Carolina Ave., Alton purchased by Shertina L Washington

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Gabriel R. Juarez and Timothy G Rose sold their home at 208 Carolina Ave., Alton to Shertina L Washington for $97,000.

70.6 percent of Yccs - Association House teachers stay put; average earns $74,225 per year

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 70.6 percent of teachers stay at Yccs - Association House High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

At Marissa Junior And Senior, 95 percent of students graduate high school

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2021

About 92 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Marissa Junior and Senior High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 95 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.