Belleville News Democrat: From the online desk

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Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:21 CDT

Michael E. Dotson pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Friday, admitting he told investors in Madison, White and Clay counties about the "Dotson Project," a plan to raise money to recover discovered gold that he knew did not exist.

Gas prices continue to fall in the metro-east

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:14 CDT

Drivers filled their tanks for $3.09 a gallon at Casey's General Stores in O'Fallon and Fairveiw Heights Saturday.

Pool shark on wheels: Disability fails to stop champion

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:24 CDT

Wheels is his name.

Benefit held for Horseshoe Lake Park assault victim

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:28 CDT

A benefit was held in Belleville and Fairview Heights Saturday for a woman who suffered a fractured skull in an attack in May at Horseshoe Lake State Park in Granite City.

Life as a target: Soldier served with Patton during war

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:15 CDT

"Got damn it's hot out here," the jokester said.