Show Me the Honey Had John Wayne been a beekeeper instead of a gunslinger, he might have sauntered into the town saloon and declared, “I take my honey raw and local.” Most beekeepers would rally to him in agreement. There’s no fancy name for people who hang out with bees. They’re just called beekeepers and...
From St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri Department of Transportation officials say a plan to rebuild the Interstates 70 and 64 and Highway 61 interchange in St. Charles County would reduce traffic congestion and accidents. The $122 million project, unveiled Monday at Wentzville City Hall, would add several new ramps and lanes and eliminate the left lane exits […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: District 7 is looking to purchase 91.4 acres of land at 5729 New Poag Road. The land is located near the SIUE Cross Country course and west of the Watershed Nature Center and N.O. Nelson Elementary. The potential purchase price for the land is $2,262,150 or $24,750/acre. The purchase would be made […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Taking the next step on its journey to building its own water treatment plant, Glen Carbon trustees Tuesday narrowly approved a contract with WHKS, the vendor it previously chose to help build the facility, which one trustee called the largest public works project in the village’s history. The $2.175 million agreement […]
From Newsweek: When I was in high school, I—like many American kids—was pushed to pursue a four-year college degree. But I decided to follow another path. I had joined a Robotics club in school, which taught me something important about myself: I’m a hands-on learner. I love building things, taking them apart, learning how they […]
From KSDK: Boeing announced Friday it will be partnering with the St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center to open a brand new manufacturing facility in north St. Louis City. Boeing gave $5 million to the project. The new manufacturing facility in north St. Louis will serve different industries including aerospace, agriculture and construction. “This new […]
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns from August 28-September 1 with offerings in every genre, including mysteries, general fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and much more. “The Used Book Sale at the J is a great place to find amazing bargains and valuable collectibles, “said Lynn Wittels, President, and CEO of the J. “The sale is well recognized by book dealers and the literature community as being among the best in the St. Louis region.” Preview day is Sunday, August 28 from 10 am-4 pm with a $10 admission and free admission begins on Monday. Hours are 10 am-7 pm Monday-Wednesday and on Thursday customers can fill a bag for $5 between 10 am and 6 pm. Masks are required for entry. Thousands of books will be available for sale at the Annual J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers, collectors, and avid readers
ALTON - A survivor of four types of cancer, you can understand why Kristi Fetter was a little skeptical that a support group would be the magic to turn her mood around. Five years later, it’s a 180-degree change of opinion for the Granite City, Illinois, woman. “They helped me a lot with their knowledge. They’re caring,” Fetter says. “With all the other women there who have been through the same thing that I've been through, that helps too because you're on the same walk.” Fetter and those who run the Caring Circle cancer support group at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois , are talking about the importance of having people to lean on – whether you’re dealing with cancer or some other hardship. From attendee to leader Patient navigators Heather Chambers and Karen Boyd head up the Caring Circle group in Alton. And you couldn’t ask for a better leader than Chambers. Herself a breast cancer survivor, she attended a support
In June, Yes launched its "Album Series Tour 2022" with a run of concerts in the U.K. and Ireland, and now, the legendary prog-rock band has announced plans to bring…
1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky
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