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News from March 2025

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Mar. 15

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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4 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in Madison County in February

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

There were four fewer active legal licenses in cities within Madison County in February compared to the previous month.

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17 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from jail during April

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

There are 17 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County set to be released from jail in April.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many students were enrolled in Jersey County in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Jersey County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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545 students enrolled at Shiloh Village School District 85 in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

Enrollment at Shiloh Village School District 85 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois debates mascot names; ex-Speaker Madigan's sentencing scheduled

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

There has been ongoing debate in Illinois regarding high school mascots and their appropriateness.

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Jersey County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Jersey County, providing an average of $1,222 per capita to residents.

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On Friday, March 21, former Edwardsville High School standout Jack Cooper’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Houston Cougars won 7-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the UCF Knights on Friday, March 21.

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On Friday, March 21, former Freeburg Community High School standout Samantha Roulanaitis’ college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Friday, March 21: Edwardsville High School standout Logan Cromer’s college team wins to West Alabama Tigers

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Delta State Statesmen won 6-0 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the West Alabama Tigers on Friday, March 21.

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KeiJhuan James, former O'Fallon Township High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Dubuque Spartans lost 6-1 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Central Dutch on Friday, March 21.

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On Friday, March 21, former Edwardsville High School standout Ryleigh Owens’ college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Kylee Crowder, former Belleville East High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place at Lou Brock Sports Complex.

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Lexi Gorniak, former Edwardsville High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place at Chartwells Women's Sports Complex.

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Friday, March 21: Jersey Community High School standout Kari Krueger’s college team wins to Northern Illinois Huskies

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Miami RedHawks won 5-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, March 21.

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Lexie Griffin, former Edwardsville High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The game took place at Marian Kneer Stadium.

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Maleah Blomenkamp, former Freeburg Community High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Southern Illinois Salukis won 10-4 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, March 21.

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On Friday, March 21, former O'Fallon High School standout Zoie Howard’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini lost 9-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Oregon Ducks on Friday, March 21.

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Edwardsville High School standout Lexie Griffin’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, March 21

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Belmont Bruins on Friday, March 21.