Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belleville City Council unanimously approved $238,903 in upgrades for the Bicentennial Park splash pad, including new fencing, shade structures, and expanded parking. Riverbender
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A series of thefts targeting video gaming machines in St. Clair County convenience stores resulted in substantial cash losses, with police identifying suspects and making progress in their investigation. First Alert 4
- ➤ 16-year-old Hayden S. Chisholm died from injuries after a Belleville shooting linked to a narcotics altercation, with one suspect charged. Riverbender
SHOP NEWS
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Princess Tea Party at Eckert's Country Store
Children are invited to a delightful tea party experience at Eckert's Country Store, where they can wear royal attire, create decorations, and enjoy teatime snacks.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin offers a delightful wintry pop-up bar atmosphere at Eckert’s Country Store, featuring a specialty menu and supporting local animal welfare.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert’s family farm offers a rustic pop-up bar experience featuring specialty food and drinks while supporting a local animal charity.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert's Country Store
Experience a mountainside-cabin atmosphere at the Cozy Cider Cabin, featuring specialty food and drinks, with proceeds benefiting the Belleville Area Humane Society.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Pop-Up Bar
Experience a rustic mountainside cabin atmosphere with specialty food and drinks at The Cozy Cider Cabin located at Eckert’s family farm, while contributing to a local humane society.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert's Country Store
The Cozy Cider Cabin is a wintry pop-up bar featuring a rustic atmosphere and a specialty menu, with proceeds from reservations benefiting the Belleville Area Humane Society.
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