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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Riverbend area will host a busy weekend from March 7 to 16, 2025 with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, live music events, family fish fries and a voter rally with Mayor Goins—each event offering a unique way for neighbors to gather. Local organizers have scheduled Bible studies, lectures and special dining experiences that cater to a variety of interests. Riverbender
- ➤ A Metro East mom is looking for two individuals who helped her daughter during an emergency on the roadside — she wants to thank these good Samaritans. First Alert 4
- ➤ Belle-Clair speedway demolition began Thursday to clear space for a new modern quarter-mile track and extra areas at the fairgrounds—county officials say work will finish later this year, possibly in time for the St. Clair County Fair. First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local education advocates say federal layoffs at the Department of Education are putting college aid at risk for students. Groups warn that lost scholarships and fewer funds may force students to travel further for classes & add stress during a time of uncertainty. KSDK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carla Cope, whose 29-year-old son died in a December tornado at the Amazon warehouse, is working with lawmakers to improve building safety. Madison County Emergency Management has added a technical rescue team as severe weather with winds up to 70 mph & a possible tornado nears Friday evening. KSDK
- ➤ Metro Transit will change 17 bus routes starting March 17 to improve on-time service and connections. The updates do not affect MetroLink or Metro Call-A-Ride services and riders can call Metro Transit Information at 314-231-2345 if they need help. KSDK
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Toastmasters Meeting in Belleville
The Toast of Belleville invites community members to enhance their speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment.
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Man Cave Extravaganza at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
The third annual Man Cave Extravaganza features vendors from multiple states showcasing a variety of breweriana and related goods.
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Family-Friendly Concert at Eckert's Belleville Farm
Enjoy a free concert featuring Duhart inside the Cider Shed at Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm, with food and drinks available for purchase.
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Glen Phillips Concert
7-10 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the intimate stories and music of Glen Phillips in a solo performance filled with heartfelt emotion.
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Live Music: Adam Harbison
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Free concert — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of live music with delicious food and drinks available for purchase.
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KevOnStage Back Pew Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Love Church — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with KevOnStage and friends.
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Yellow No. 5 Concert
2-8 p.m. — Copper Fire — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of popular hits and alternative rock favorites from Yellow No. 5.
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