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Greene County Days Runs Friday and Saturday in Carrollton On Courthouse Square
CARROLLTON – Food, entertainment, hospitality and shopping will be available to visitors to the Greene County Historical Society on Friday, September 9, and Saturday, September 10. Bernie Faul and fellow Society members will be serving rib eyes, large hot dogs and porky burgers on Friday, from 11 AM ‘till gone, in the yard of the historic Lee-Baker-Hodges house located at the northeast corner of the Courthouse Square in Carrollton. On Friday also, Jeanne Coates, Society staffer and noted piano player, will be entertaining on the honky-tonk piano, located in the first floor dining room. On Friday and Saturday, tours will be conducted throughout the building which dates from the 1820s, and was restored and furnished in period pieces a decade ago. Volunteer staff members will conduct the tours of the museum and the genealogy library. Specials for the GCD event will be a display of photos and items from Eldred, along with a loose-leaf notebook about the Greene County Almshouse
FEMA adds south St. Louis disaster recovery center
FEMA will open a disaster recovery center Saturday at 2740 Arsenal Street; it will be the seventh in the area since heavy flash flooding in July.
Michigan Supreme Court throws out “formatting and spacing” complaint
Remember last week that Michigan Republicans were refusing to put an abortion-rights initiative on the ballot because of supposed problems with "formatting and spacing"? This was as ridiculous as it sounds, little more than a fuck you to liberals. Well, the Michigan Supreme Court has put the initiative on the ballot by a vote of ...continue reading "Michigan Supreme Court throws out “formatting and spacing” complaint"
Delmar Loop landmark Blueberry Hill celebrates 50th anniversary
Several hundred gather Thursday night in University City to honor Joe Edwards’ 50 years of drinks, dart and live music at the bar which opened on Sept. 9, 1972.
"The Farm Table to the Gilded Table" progressive dinner honors Ulysses S. Grant's bicentennial
On September 25, local chefs will create period-inspired dishes served at Campbell House Museum and White Haven as a benefit for the historic St. Louis sites.
St. Louis homeless shelter asks for support after funds get cut off
St. Louis County burglar caught after cashing in $2,000 in lottery tickets
When some of the stolen lottery tickets were cashed in, officers were notified. Surveillance footage showed Scott and another suspect cashing them in.
On-demand ‘micro-gyms,’ a hub for female esports competitors and more: Inside Stadia Ventures’ latest startup investments
A more personalized experience for sports fans, on-demand “micro-gyms” for working out and a platform for female esports competitors. Those are a few of the ideas being funded by St. Louis-based Stadia Ventures in the latest cohort of its accelerator program.
GOP balks at White House request for billions for public health, natural disasters, Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are lukewarm about providing $47 billion in new emergency spending for the ongoing Ukrainian war against Russia’s invasion, COVID-19 and monkeypox public health campaigns, and to help states recover from natural disasters. GOP senators, who have returned to Washington after Congress’ summer break, aren’t so sure the Biden administration’s request […]
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'Honor those who went before us': Scott Air Force Base holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Yet Another Data Broker Found To Give Massive Amounts Of Location Info To Law Enforcement
The Supreme Court may have extended constitutional protection to historical cell site location info, but that’s not going to stop our public servants — and the private companies that serve them — from finding ways to elude the ramifications of the Carpenter decision. Over the past couple of years, court documents and public records have […]
'For what though?' Mother mourns son killed in St. Louis County grocery store shooting
'Bullets don’t have a name, and it doesn’t even have to be about anything,' said the victim's mother, Tanya Moore. 'They took my baby. That was my baby. He’s not coming back. For what though?'
The 'Pink Elephant Mall' on I-55 has rare statues, candy, a diner, and more
Get your kicks on route 66 but also fudge, old fashion candy, antiques, and souvenir photos.
Daily Deal: Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (Refurbished)
If you’re looking for a tablet that can also double as a laptop, the refurbished Surface Pro 12.3″ 256GB is your best bet. This device weighs just 1.73 pounds and measures just 0.33″ thin, so it’s one of the lightest and smallest laptops available on the market today. The device features a 7th-Gen (Kaby Lake) […]
Sen. Kris Tharp invites residents for coffee at Wood River Donut & More
WOOD RIVER – To offer individuals an opportunity to meet with him and support a locally-owned business, State Senator Kris Tharp has chosen Wood River Donut & More to host the first Coffee with Kris event. “I know how busy schedules can get, so it was important to me to offer an event for early risers,” said Tharp (D-Bethalto). “I look forward to meeting with residents in my hometown and supporting a popular small business.” The event will take place from 6 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 at Wood River Donut & More, 102 W. Edwardsville Rd. Attendees will be offered a complimentary cup of coffee and have the opportunity to discuss the issues that matter most to them. Questions should be directed to Sen. Tharp’s office by calling 618-251-9840. For information on future events, visit www.SenatorTharp.com .
The Edwardsville Police Department Announces Labor Day 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Results
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department made 11 DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day campaign. In addition, 26 seat belt citations were written, 7 of which occurred during nighttime hours. Other citations and arrests included: 17 speeding citations 3 registration citations 2 uninsured motorists 23 other citations “As law enforcement officers, we do our best to protect motorists, pedestrians, and other road users,” said Lt. Barry Jones. “While enforcement campaigns like these save lives, there is still much to be done. Please help us spread the message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The Edwardsville Police Department joined forces with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners throughout the state for the Labor Day traffic safety campaign. The program was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Man missing from St. Ann assisted living facility found safe
Mr. Blue Sky - ELO Tribute - at Chesterfield Amphitheater
CHESTERFIELD - Mr. Blue Sky, Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra, with Emily Wallace comes to the Chesterfield Amphitheater on September 23. Doors open at 6 pm, and the show begins at 7 pm. The show is for all ages. Tickets are General Admission: $20 Advanced, $25 at the door, 4-Pack for $60. Mr. Blue Sky creates all the majestic splendor that is the music of Electric Light Orchestra. With a focus on the band’s hits from the 70s, 80s, and latest records, and mixing in selective deep cuts, MBS produces the ultimate ELO experience.
Why Procter & Gamble says it chose north St. Louis for $180M expansion
Tax incentives played a role, but the manager of the North City plant also said something else was key in Procter & Gamble's decision to expand his facility.
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