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City of Troy to Host Summer Kick-Off Resource Fair and Fun

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TROY - The City of Troy will offer a Summer Kick-Off Community Resource and Outreach Market for families to have fun and learn about local services. From 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Tri-Township Park Pavilion #1, community members can enjoy bounce houses, games, giveaways, a petting zoo, free hotdogs and more while talking to local organizations about their resources. The event, hosted by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce, aims to connect people to services while providing a fun night for families. “Really, most importantly, what it’s really for is to provide resources to parents over the summer for their kids, what they might need,” said Dawn Mushill, president of the Chamber. “We’ll also have a Chamber booth, so if you get through all the resources and you go, ‘I really wish so-and-so were here,’ or, ‘I really need some help with this,’ we have someone who is going to follow up for you

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I-64 Lane Closures in St. Clair County Begin June 2  

5 months 1 week ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 from 15th Street to Illinois 157, beginning Monday, June 2. The closures are necessary for road maintenance and will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction nightly, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The work is expected to continue through early summer 2025. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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St. Louis Heart Walk boosts heart research, aids food drive

5 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The American Heart Association is hosting the Metro St. Louis Heart Walk at Westport Plaza on Saturday morning. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and each walker represents a life saved. Donations go toward critical research into heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. The theme this year is, “I walk [...]
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Howarth, Diana L.

5 months 1 week ago
Passed on 5/17/25. Survived by husband David Palmer, daughter Kelly Snider, stepchildren Jeffrey Palmer, Brandi Hines, Michael Palmer, and Andy Palmer. Visit www.Hutchensfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences.