PONTOON BEACH - The City of Pontoon Beach is home to an exciting new business. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, TIG: The Integration Group celebrated the opening of its new warehouse at 1401 Tradeport Parkway in Pontoon Beach. CEO Mike Schoenfeld expressed his excitement to move into the new facility and share their work with the city and beyond. “We desire to be a long-term partner in the local community, creating jobs, supporting the economy and contributing to regional success,” Schoenfel
Did you know that families who regularly engage in shared activities such as game nights report higher levels of communication and emotional bonding? In an age dominated by screens and digital distractions, carving out intentional time for face-to-face interaction can transform family dynamics. Hosting a family game night isn’t just about playing games—it’s about creating memorable experiences that foster connection, laughter, and even a little friendly competition. Planning
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer's Office announced that a new CEMA commissioner has been selected Monday morning---just after the six-month mark of tornado siren failures during St. Louis' devastating tornado.
Did you know that the tradition of decorating homes with ornaments dates back over 400 years? Yet, despite the rich history, many holiday decorations available today are mass-produced and lack personal meaning. Imagine transforming your holiday décor into a collection of unique, handcrafted pieces that tell your family’s story and showcase your creativity. Making your own DIY holiday ornaments can be both a deeply satisfying artistic endeavor and a meaningful tradition to share wit
November 17 has long been a date marked by moments of significant transformation across the globe. November 17, 1869, saw the opening of the Suez Canal, a monumental engineering feat that transformed global trade and geopolitics. Connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, the canal dramatically shortened the maritime route between Europe and Asia, facilitating faster and more efficient trade. The canal's opening had profound economic and political consequences, influencing colonial ambitions
UPDATE: The deceased man has been identified as 43-year-old William Turner, Jr. of St. Louis City. Just after 6:30 p.m. on November 10, 2025, District 1 officers received a call for a shooting in the 4700 block of South Spring. When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult man who had been shot. The […]
ALTON — Members of the Calvary Baptist Youth group, along with Pastor Jeff Davis, spent part of their day Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, assisting the Alton Police Department with fall landscaping cleanup around the department’s grounds. The volunteer effort took place at the police department’s location in Alton, with the group contributing their time and energy to help maintain the appearance of the facility. The Calvary Youth Group members are true Difference Makers in their
A coalition of former FCC officials are pushing for the elimination of a longstanding FCC rule the Trump administration abused to “bully” ABC and CBS into kissing the president’s ass (I’ll use the term bully loosely since both companies seemed very eager to roll over for the far right wing). Last October, Trump sued CBS claiming (falsely) […]
You can expect a mostly clear and cool morning with a low around 49 degrees. Winds will come from the southeast at 10 to 23 mph gusts, making it feel a bit cooler in spots. The high will reach near 59 degrees today, with a feels like temperature closer to 55 in the afternoon under partly sunny skies. During the morning hours, enjoy some sunshine, but clouds will increase by afternoon, leading to mostly cloudy skies. Tonight, conditions turn breezy with a chance of a thunderstorm after sunset, followe
Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]
AAA projects a record number of 81.8 million travelers for Thanksgiving this year, with a 2% increase from last year, and the majority of them will be driving.
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