Venice NewsLocal news for Venice, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Town meeting will address underage drinking- March 29, 2008 Granite City will host a town hall meeting Monday to address underage drinking in the surrounding communities.Community members from Granite City, Madison, Mitchell, Pontoon Beach and Venice are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will be held at the Granite City Township Hall at 2060 Delmar in Granite City.The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available.The focus of the meeting will be about how community members can help prevent and reduce..http://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/town-meeting-will-address-underage-drinking?fr... Harold - Gene' Arnold- March 22, 2008 Harold Eugene 'Gene' Arnold, 76, passed away 9:10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 at his brother's residence in Energy. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/harold-gene-arnold?fromrss=1 Six wounded in three shootings in East St. Louis- March 18, 2008 "One victim, a 37-year-old from Venice, was shot once in the buttocks and a second victim, 34 years old from East St. Louis, was shot once in the leg" All occurred within a 12-hour periodBy Carolyn P. Smith--Three shootings within a 12-hour period Monday left six people wounded and police searching for suspects and a motive or motives.The shootings occurred in the 2900 block of Converse Avenue, the 3300 block of State Street, and the 2900 block of Bond Avenue. Each time, two black men were the.http://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/six-wounded-in-three-shootings-in-east-st-loui... Surveillance Video Key In Solving Attorney's Murder- March 15, 2008 Surveillance video caught the alleged murders on tape with St. Louis County Counselor Luke Meiners. via MyFox St. Louishttp://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/surveillance-video-key-in-solving-attorneys-mu... Demi Moore and Michael Caine do the Heist thing in 'Flawless'- March 13, 2008 "A polished and lustrous exercise in '60s nostalgia." "A CHARMER! The theft is ingenious and Demi Moore is fascinating, doing some of her best work ever." Elle "Caine is utterly charming...Demi Moore is back for real." Hollywood Reporter "A polished and lustrous ... via FlickMojo.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/demi-moore-and-michael-caine-do-the-heist-thin... Prominent St. Louis attorney found dead in Venice, Illinois- March 11, 2008 Detectives from University City tell News 4 that a man was killed in the 5700 block of Waterman and his body disposed of in Illinois. via KMOV-TV Saint Louishttp://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/prominent-st-louis-attorney-found-dead-in-veni... U.S. grants aim at healthier lifestyles for kids- March 8, 2008 "Many studies have shown that the healthier children are, the better they learn" Nearly $1 million in federal grants will be given to six metro-east communities to promote healthier, more active lifestyles for children in kindergarten through eighth grade.The program is designed to encourage kids to walk and bike to school.The money is part of an $8.3 million grant that will be divided among 112 projects across the state.Area towns receiving money include: Granite City, Belleville, New Athens,.http://www.topix.net/city/venice-il/2008/03/u-s-grants-aim-at-healthier-lifestyles-for-kid... |