Meeting the Challenge: Edwardsville Neighbors finds new ways to raise funds
Nonprofit has raised more than $1 million since 2010
Scott Marion, smarion@edwpub.net
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Volunteers from Edwardsville Neighbors prepare to deliver food during the virtual Taste of Edwardsville in April.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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A family enjoys participating in the Edwardsvillle Neighbors Virtual Turkey Trot in January.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Edwardsville Neighbors delivered bags of Christmas gifts to 73 elderly residents in need.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Editor’s Note: This is the eighth in a series of stories about local nonprofits and how they have dealt with the challenges of the pandemic and their plans for 2021.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Range helped Tigers end state tourney drought
Edwardsville graduate was state medalist in high jump
Scott Marion, smarion@edwpub.net
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Edwardsville’s Justin Range clears 6-5 on his way to winning the high jump at the Madison County Red Division meet during his senior year in 1993.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Edwardsville’s Justin Range takes aim at the hoop during the 1993 Class AA state quarterfinals against Rockford Guilford at the Assembly Hall in Champaign.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
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Edwardsville’s Justin Range, right, gets a hug from teammate Andrew Thompson after the Tigers beat Bethalto in the championship game of the Class AA Edwardsville Sectional in 1993.For The IntelligencerShow MoreShow Less
Glen Carbon edges closer to Edwardsville partnership on TheCENTER
Charles Bolinger, charles.bolinger@hearst.com
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GLEN CARBON The village public services committee has unanimously approved a $1 million intergovernmental agreement with Edwardsville for its proposed ice rink, track facility and teen center, TheCENTER.
Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton and other city officials have been trying to engage Glen Carbon in a partnership deal on this project for several months. The two entities already partner on the pool at SIUE.
The agreement is for 20 years with the first payment of $58,500 due in January 2022. While Glen Carbon will borrow $1 million, Patton said Edwardsville will borrow $3.5 million for the project. Patton said the project’s total price is $12.8 million.
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Our Education: Moyegun finds happiness in LCCC leadership roles
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GODFREY In her first three semesters studying science and chemistry at Lewis and Clark Community College, Marenike Moyegun has established herself as a future leader whose life experience has directed her to make a positive impact on generations to come.
The Edwardsville High School graduate simultaneously serves as president of both the Student Government Association and the Black Student Association. Also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, she’s also extremely active in L&C Student Activities.
“Marenike is one of those rare students that immediately when you talk to her, you realize she has potential to be a leader,” said L&C Student Activities Coordinator and Student Government Association Co-Advisor Jared Hennings. “When you combine her involvement in student organizations and her academic success, it is not surprising why she’s positioned herself as she has –