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WOOD RIVER — The family of slain Pontoon Beach Police Officer Tyler Timmins has issued...

"Officer Tyler Timmins dedicated his life to serving and protecting the citizens of Madison County."

6/2/2021 10:21:50 AM On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Patricia "Pat" Louise Schiber joined the love of her life, James Schiber, in heaven. After more than 30 years apart they are now reunited. They were married on November 8, 1957 and together they raised four boys and welcomed 12 grand children and four great-grandchildren. Pat was born on February 15, 1936 and lived her whole life in Hartford while spending a great deal of time visiting family in Calhoun County. She is the fourth child of Carl Otto and Margaret Schlieper, whom proceed her in death. She also now joins her brother Edward Jerome “EJ...

Siblings seek seats in separate elections Siblings seek seats in separate elections FacebookTwitterEmail Brothers Tim Tweedy, left, and Scott Tweedy, right are both on the April 6 ballot — in separate races. Tim Tweedy is running for a seat on the Bethalto Village Board of Trustees. Scott Tweedy is seeking a seat on the Wood River City Council.For The Telegraph BETHALTO — Two civic-minded brothers are each first-time candidates in the April 6 election. Tim Tweedy, 60, is running for a seat with the Village of Bethalto Board of Trustees. His brother, Scott Tweedy, 64, is running for a seat...

Sauls ends half century at Marks Mortuary FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 After 51 years, Paul Sauls has retired from Marks Mortuary in Wood River. “I felt like I was helping people,” Sauls said. Show MoreShow Less 2of3 Paul Sauls in the 1980s, during his early years at Marks Mortuary Show MoreShow Less 3of3 WOOD RIVER — Marks Mortuary’s office manager Paul Sauls recently retired from the business, but not from the Marks family. “Mr. Marks already retired when I started part time in 1969, and then went full time in 1971,” Sauls recalled. “Grandpa (Harry) Marks only worked a few fune...