In honor of the fourth anniversary of the transition to Main Street Community Center, the Center will host CELEBRATION WEEK on Monday, September 17th through Saturday, September 22nd.

Monday, Sept. 17th will be Craft Day. MSCC will host a preschool craft at 10am, and an adult craft at 1pm. Call the Center at 656-0300 to RSVP. At 11am, there will be an Artists Reception for the Jane Vieth Art Exhibit. Come by and have a refreshment and meet the artist.

Tuesday, Sept. 18th will be Township Day. The MSCC Annual Meeting will be at 10:30am and everyone is welcome. At 11:30am, MSCC will host Coffee Talk with Mike Campbell, Township Supervisor.

Wednesday, Sept. 19th will be Health Day. The LCCC Health Unit will be here from 9am to 2pm. Visitors are welcome to take advantage of the services provided by the Unit on a first come, first served basis. There will be other Health and Nutrition information available at the Center.

Thursday, Sept. 20th will be City Day. MSCC will host Coffee Talk with Mayor Gary Neibur at 10:30am. There will be an Ice Cream Social at 11:30am (cost $2-lots of ice cream, toppings and fun!).

Friday, Sept. 21st will be Brunch & Bingo Day. MSCC will host a Celebration Brunch from 10:30am to 12:30pm, cost $3.50/person. Call 656-0300 to RSVP or sign up at the Center.

Saturday, Sept. 22nd will be FAMILY FUN DAY!  There will be vendors, crafts, games, face painting, the Edwardsville Fire Truck, Eddie the SIUE mascot, food and entertainment. The event will be outdoors (indoors if inclement weather) on the back parking lot of MSCC from 9am to 12noon.

The Watershed Nature Center invites everyone to "Celebrate the Watershed" on Saturday, August 25, from noon to 2:00pm. The Watershed is located at 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville.

Although Mother Nature has not been kind to the Watershed Nature Center this summer with the heat and drought, there are things to see and do.  The Celebration will include the Watershed Flavor ice cream flavor from Annie’s, face painting, nature activities, guided trail walks, clown, and music.  If you have not been to the Nature Center for awhile, this is a great opportunity.  The welcome mat will be out for first time visitors, too.

Anderson Hospital Medical Staff awarded nine area students with $1,000 scholarships.    The scholarship program was created in 2004 by the Medical Staff Executive Committee to promote advanced education in health careers. “We hope these talented students will come back to the area to practice once they’ve graduated,” commented Dr. Michael Mulligan, Anderson Hospital Medical Staff President.  

The scholarship recipients for 2012 were:

Michael Kottwitz of Edwardsville;  Southern Illinois School of Medicine;  Major: MD

Hana Michael of Collinsville;  Maryville University;  Major: Physical Therapy

Dimi Joliff of Edwardsville;  Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville;  Major: RN

Zachary Greenway of Maryville;  Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville;  Major: RN

Alexia Overton of Edwardsville;  Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville;  Major: Psychology

Kathryn Keirn of Collinsville;  Butler University;  Major: Pharmacy

Andrea DeMoulin of Glen Carbon;  Lewis & Clark Community College;  Major: RN

Molly Haynes of Holiday Shores;  South East Missouri University;  Major: RN  

Kelsey Kamp of Marine;  Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville;  Major: Medical Tech

Congratulations to these students!

ed-glen families, an online resource for families in the greater Edwardsville-Glen Carbon area, announces its expansion into the southern Illinois market.   sifamilies.org was developed by ed-glen families and brought to the southern Illinois market by Child Care Resource & Referral at John A. Logan College.  Information on the site will encompass the southern 15 counties in Illinois.

“We are thrilled to be working with CCR&R at JALC to offer this website to the families of southern Illinois.  It is a tremendous resource that will provide the region’s families a convenient, fast, easy and up-to-date source for events and information.  Site visitors will be amazed by the sheer volume of content,” states company co-owner Sara Berkbigler.

To find out more about sifamilies.org, visit the website or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Anderson has been making a difference in the healthcare of Madison County residents since 1977.  We are an independent, not for profit hospital dedicated to creating a health care setting in which quality of life and service excellence are experienced by our patients, their families, our staff and the community.  In an effort to recognize Anderson Hospital as a charitable organization within our community, the Anderson Hospital Foundation was established in 2011.  The Anderson Hospital Foundation enables longevity of a donor gift and offers donor opportunities such as endowments, planned giving, charitable gift annuities, grants, memorials, bequests, naming rights, annual campaigns, and future capital campaigns.  A governing Board of Directors focuses solely on contributions, prospecting and obtaining new donors, while making certain sound planning investments are made for the foundation, all creating an increase of income revenue for the hospital.  Anderson Hospital Board of Trustees Member, Lendell Phelps, leads the charge as Chairman of the Anderson Hospital Foundation Board.

“It is with great pleasure that we add three new members to the Board,” said Phelps.  “Each will serve as a distinct asset to our mission.” 

The Emergency Medical Services for Children Region IV Coalition recently presented two $250 scholarships to college students seeking healthcare-related degrees.

The applicants chosen were Molly Etling, of Freeburg, Illinois; and Amy McEvoy, of Edwardsville Illinois.

Etling is attending the University of Illinois majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology concentrating on pre-medicine.  Etling, whose ambition is to become a pediatrician, is a sophomore at U of I with high honors.

McEvoy is attending Southeast Missouri State University working towards a bachelor’s degree of nursing.   Her ambition includes a doctorate degree in nursing and becoming a nurse practitioner.  McEvoy, who will be a freshman at SEMO this fall, was an honors student at Edwardsville High School and was part of the Medical Occupations program for three years.  

2012 Madison County Fair
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - Sunday, July 29, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Senior Citizen Day
Parking ½ price for Senior’s (65 +) until 5:00pm with ID verification

10:00 a.m. - 4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn)
10:00 a.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Open
11:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
2:00 p.m. – Senior Day Bingo (Dance Hall) Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
5:00 p.m. - Carnival Rides Open (Armbands)
6:30 p.m. - ITPA Tractor-Truck Pull (Arena)
7:00 p.m. - 4-H Dog Show (Show Barn)
8:00 p.m. – Live Wire Entertainment (Main Pavilion)
9:00 p.m. – Expo Hall & 4-H Exhibits Close
11:00 p.m. – Carnival Rides Close