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Thursday, March 5th, 2026

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Officer Rodney Wilson retired from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years of service that began on Feb. 19 (he served in roles from auxiliary deputy to intelligence officer), and the department honored his legacy.  Riverbender

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Blues are reportedly trading defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, and St. Louis will receive 18 year old Radim Mrtka and a first round pick. Trade details have not been finalized.  KSDK

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Forever Vintage Market

    9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Admission details available — Explore a treasure trove of antiques, upcycled decor, and unique finds from over 300 vendors.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Glen Templeton Concert

    7:30–11:59 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the live sounds of Glen Templeton at a charming local venue.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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  • Downtown Belleville Adult Egg Hunt

    6-9 p.m. — Sugar High Bakery & Cafe — Ticket info not provided — Hop through Downtown Belleville as businesses light up the night with a glowing egg hunt.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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  • Adult Easter Egg Hunt

    5-9 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — $25 per person — Experience an evening of adult Easter fun with a thrilling egg hunt and live music.

    Thu, 4/2/26

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  • SICW Wrestling Showdown

    6-9 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — $15 per ticket — Experience high-energy matches and unforgettable characters in a family-friendly wrestling extravaganza.

    Sat, 4/4/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.

~ Naval Ravikant

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