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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 10

Edwardsville girls take 4th at state; Belleville honors a Korean War vet

Plus, a new high-risk pregnancy clinic opens Nov. 16 in Mt. Vernon

The Daily Belleville team2 stories11 sources5 min read

High School SportsTop story

Edwardsville's girls placed 4th at the IHSA cross country state meet in Peoria

Metro-east finishers ranged from 4th to 23rd in the girls races

Team or runnerRaceFinish
Edwardsville3A girls4th
Mackenna Kerpan, Edwardsville3A girls8th
Lydia Huffman, Waterloo2A girls8th
Mater Dei1A girls7th
Highland and Mascoutah2A girls16th-17th
O'Fallon3A girls23rd

Source: WJBD

If you follow metro-east cross country, here's how the locals did at . WJBD reports on the IHSA state races: Edwardsville's girls were 4th in Class 3A, and Mackenna Kerpan was 8th. Waterloo's Lydia Huffman was 8th overall in 2A girls.

Dixon won the 2A boys title, with Morton 2nd and Deerfield 3rd. Shaw Local's Thursday preview had the Dukes ranked No. 1 all season. Coach Simon Thorpe said, "If we run what we think we can run, we will be the best 2A team of all time."

  • 1A girls: Eureka won, Isabella Keller won by over 8 seconds
  • 2A girls: Prairie Ridge won, Elena Mamminga won by 0.09 seconds
  • 3A girls: Hersey won, Kara Glenn of St. Charles North won
  • 2A boys: Dixon won, Morton 2nd, Deerfield 3rd

Dixon's coach set a record-chasing goal for the state meet

28
points scored by Belvidere North in 2010, considered 2A's best
60-65
points Dixon coach Simon Thorpe thought his team could score
14:45
Dixon's top-five average time this season before state

Source: Shaw Local

Health

SSM Health will open a high-risk pregnancy clinic in Mt. Vernon on Nov. 16

If you or someone you know is expecting and needs specialized care, SSM Health is opening a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dr. Judith Mead and two nurse practitioners will staff it.

Nov. 16Opening day for the Mt. Vernon Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic

The clinic is at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital.

Source: WJBD

  • consultations
  • Fetal ultrasounds
  • Non-stress testing and fetal monitoring
  • Comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies

Until now, the nearest providers have been 55 miles away in Carbondale and 66 miles away in Shiloh, the news release states. "By bringing maternal-fetal medicine services closer to home, we can help reduce travel burdens," said Damon Harbison, president of SSM Health in Southern Illinois hospitals.

The nearest maternal-fetal medicine providers have been 55 to 66 miles away

Source: Centralia Sentinel

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Carbondale55 miles
Shiloh66 miles

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Honored

The City of Belleville on Monday honored Korean War Sgt. Joseph Platzkoester, who went missing in action May 30, 1951. His remains were identified May 29 through DNA testing, and the Cathedral of St. Peter held a Christian burial Mass Monday before he is laid to rest at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery. KMOV

Roads

If you drive westbound I-55/I-64/US 40 in St. Clair County, two mainline lanes were scheduled to close between Illinois 3 and the for bridge repairs, starting 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The two outer lanes and ramps stay open, so we suggest leaving extra time. The Troy Times Tribune

Playoffs

Highland beat Carterville 62-50 in Class 4A and will host Rochester Saturday, Nov. 14 in a quarterfinal, with no start time announced as of Monday afternoon. Nashville, in Class 2A, plays at Johnston City at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. WGEL Radio

Four local football teams play quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 14

  • Rochester
    Highland
    Sat., Nov. 14, time to be announcedClass 4A quarterfinal
  • Mt. Prospect
    East St. Louis
    Sat., Nov. 14, 1 p.m.Class 7A quarterfinal
  • Springfield Griffin
    Centralia
    Sat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m.Class 4A quarterfinal
  • Nashville
    Johnston City
    Sat., Nov. 14, 4:30 p.m.Class 2A quarterfinal

Source: WGEL Radio

Hometown film

Belleville native Ken Kwapis directed 13 episodes of "The Office," including the pilot and the finale. He planned to present his first documentary, "We Are the Shaggs," at the 35th annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7. Belleville News-Democrat

State jobs

If you want a desk job, Illinois state government is hiring for 380 jobs statewide, including at least 49 in the metro-east. Openings range from clerical work in East St. Louis to a human resources position in Fairview Heights, and some don't require a college degree. Belleville News-Democrat

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Enjoy the short sleeves while they last. Wednesday, Nov. 11 tops out at 71, then Thursday's high drops to 52 with a low of 32. Friday's low dips to 26, so the freezing nights arrive fast. Time to dig out the winter coat.

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Edwardsville girls take 4th at state; Belleville honors a Korean War vet

Plus, a new high-risk pregnancy clinic opens Nov. 16 in Mt. Vernon

The TLDR

  1. Edwardsville's girls placed 4th at the IHSA cross country state meet
  2. SSM Health will open a high-risk pregnancy clinic in Mt. Vernon Nov. 16
  3. Belleville honors Korean War Sgt. Joseph Platzkoester
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