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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Clair County Transit District and Citizens for Modern Transit are urging Belleville residents to participate in National Bike to Work Week from May 12-19. Street teams will be at transit centers on May 12 from 6 to 8 a.m. — handing out granola bars and information, while riders who post photos with the designated hashtag will enter a drawing for a prize package valued at more than $200. Riverbender
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents in East Carondelet were evacuated Monday evening after a hand grenade was found near 13th and State streets (officials said the pin was still in place, which may mean it is a test device) as experts from Scott Air Force worked to determine its status. First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourth graders in Shaw created an outdoor garden by moving classroom-grown vegetables to a plot near I-44 at Lawrence and De Tonty, and the summer produce will be donated to Operation Food Search to help local residents access healthy food—teaching them science and agriculture in a hands-on way. KSDK
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Hemmerle is a top pitcher and hitter for Belleville East High Girls Softball this spring, posting a 14-4 record inside the circle with a .497 batting average. She pitched 7.1 innings on April 15 against Edwardsville + praised her catcher Zoe Peters and teammates while aiming for a strong finish in the conference. Riverbender
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Laura's Run 4 Kids
7:30 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Tower Grove Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate fitness and community with a fun 5K and family activities while supporting local students.
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Art on the Square 2025
4-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of art with over 100 artists, live music, and activities for kids.
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Senior Day Celebration
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Programs and Services for Older Persons — Free entry — Shop, dine, and enjoy an after-party with fun and giveaways in Downtown Belleville.
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The IMPACT Formula Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover six steps to foster a meaningful audience and make a difference with Bob Baker.
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