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| Happy Autumn Granite City! Welcome to crisp, cool mornings and tons of leaf raking. But who doesn't love this time of year? One of our favorite holidays, Halloween, will be here before you know it. Check out this month's update for fall time pics, games & local activities. |
Relleke's Pumpkin Patch is in full swing, preparing for their annual fall event which has become a local tradition, and always fun for all. Fournie Farms, another local tradition, offers some of the most beautiful fruits and vegetables we have ever seen. Hurry up and visit them soon, they are open until October 31! |
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| WORD OF LIFE TABERNACLE FAMILY FUN NIGHT! 4870 Maryville Road Friday, October 31 "A safe and fun alternative from a traditional Halloween" Click here for additional information |
| The B.U.R.T. Underwater Rescue Team held a fund raising barbecue on October 3 & 4th at the Schnuck's parking lot here in Granite City. B.U.R.T. is a completely voluntary rescue group serving Madison County and it's surrounding areas. Click on their logo below to read more about the wonderful work they do for our community. GraniteCityGossip says THANK YOU to B.U.R.T. |
The Association for the Protection of Animals of Granite City held their annual "Critterfest" on Saturday, September 27 at Wilson Park. The beautiful weather made for a perfect day at the Critterfest. |
| Thanks to everyone for all of your hard work! Click here for additional photos |
| Welcome to the World Little Aubrey Joyce Born September 27, 2008 Proud Great Grandparents George & Joyce Tanksley |
| HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP GRANITE CITY'S LOCAL APA GET A MAKE OVER? Simply follow the link below, sign up and vote for our shelter to receive a well deserved face lift! Every point counts, so make sure and visit today, by clicking www.zootoo.com/profile/gcapa5000 |
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| Do you remember the "castle" off of Old Poag Road? |
| Located off state highway 111, between Edwardsville and Hartford, the place was called the Castle, and was built in 1897 by a hopeless French romantic for his wife. The castle was a 14 room mansion, the entire property was surrounded by a moat that had been stocked with exotic fish. In the early 1900's the Frenchman's wife died and he lost interest in the property and returned to France. Since then the place has been a speak easy, a resort, a military school and even a home for pregnant unwed mothers. In the 1960's a couple from Woodriver purchased the property and had grand plans. Shortly after buying the place the couple became sick and the husband passed away. The wife moved into a more modest place and let the property fall into total dismay. It became a teenage party house and was wrecked by vandals, only to be totally destroyed when a fire was started in March of 1973. Today there is only remnants of the fountains, statuary, gazebos and bridges that surrounded the property. Click here for more history and additional photos |
| Granite City High School - College/Career Fair Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6:30 to 8:00 pm High School Cafeteria Meet representatives from independent Illinois colleges and out-of-state and private institutions. Receive general information, answers and brochures! Granite City High School hosts the GCHS College/Career Night 3101 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL |
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| A SPOOKTACULAR EVENING On Niedringhaus Avenue in Historic Lincoln Place on Friday, October 24th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ***Kids Costume Parade 6:00 pm *** Dancing in the streets **Movie in the Garden ** Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein on the big screen!!! Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest And Elvis Impersonator CONTEST "CONJURING UP THE KING" Elvis contest open to everyone, please come dressed and ready to perform at 6:45 FREE ADMISSION!!!! For more info, Call 876-3325 or 452-0539 |
| Congratulations to Taylor Milam |
| ELKS STEAMERS U10 Boys Soccer Team is hosting a BBQ in the parking lot of Glik's on October 24 & 25 10 am to 6 pm $6.50 per plate Your choice of pork steak or brat and two sides! We will deliver to small companies & businesses! Please call 540-5107 or 540-5106 |
| Thank you for your support! Team & Coach Kelly Trebing |
| Taylor was recognized at Tuesday's school board meeting for her outstanding achievement on the ISAT test. Taylor earned the highest score in reading and math for her grade level at Wilson Elementary School. Her mother & father are very proud of her! GREAT JOB TAYLOR! |
| Annual Fall Fest Wednesday, October 29 5:00 p.m. 906 Thorngate Click Here For Details! |
| Great On Gas! For Sale Oldsmobile Aurora Click Here For Details |
| Take a trip back in time, when things were much simpler...Who remembers these? |