Alhambra NewsLocal news for Alhambra, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Woman suing surgeon- November 30, 2007 An Alhambra woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Anderson Hospital and Dr. via Edwardsville Intelligencerhttp://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/woman-suing-surgeon?fromrss=1 Miles joins Township Board- November 28, 2007 "Township government is closest to the people. They provide financial last resort for people that are in need: energy funds, food money, utility bills." Former city planner to fill recent vacancy Former Edwardsville city planner Frank Miles will be sworn in tonight as the the newest trustee on the Edwardsville Township Board. via Edwardsville Intelligencerhttp://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/miles-joins-township-board?fromrss=1 Fire damages home on Thanksgiving- November 24, 2007 A man is thankful to be alive after flames engulfed his family's house Thursday morning. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/fire-damages-home-on-thanksgiving?fromrss=1 Birdhouses are mementoes of historic school- November 19, 2007 "I think family history is very important" Don Hastings just shakes his head at the old Suhre School near Alhambra.Originally known as Hoxsey School, it was built on land donated by his great-grandfather, Christopher Hoxsey. His mother, the late Jennie Hastings, attended from 1897 to 1901.'I'm aggravated that we didn't purchase it when we had a chance,' said Don, 76, of Edwardsville. 'But I didn't have as much interest back then.'Today, the one-room, frame schoolhouse stands in a cornfield...http://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/birdhouses-are-mementoes-of-historic-school?... State awards grants for bike trail projects- November 17, 2007 Nearly $1.5 million has been awarded to Madison County communities to improve or expand bike trails.The grants were administered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Bicycle Path Grant Program. The program reimburses local governments up to 50 percent of approved development costs for bicycle trail projects up to a maximum of $200,000. The program is funded through a percentage of the motor vehicle title transfer fee.The Madison County Transit District received $600,000 total..http://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/state-awards-grants-for-bike-trail-projects?... Metro-east receives state grants for bike trail projects- November 16, 2007 Nearly $1.5 million has been awarded to communities in Southern Illinois to make improvements and expand bike trails.The grants were administered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Bicycle Path Grant Program. The program reimburses local governments up to 50 percent of approved development costs for bicycle trail projects up to a maximum of $200,000. The program is funded through a percentage of the motor vehicle title transfer fee.Bicycle Path Grant Program grants to the...http://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/metro-east-receives-state-grants-for-bike-tr... Registration deadline set for voters- November 10, 2007 The deadline to register for the Feb. 5, election is Jan. 8, 2008. Madison County Clerk Mark Von Nida, urges voters to check their registration status. via Edwardsville Intelligencerhttp://www.topix.net/city/alhambra-il/2007/11/registration-deadline-set-for-voters?fromrss... |