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Rethinking Screen Time: Not All Screen Time Is The Same

4 months 3 weeks ago
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s screen habits. But what if this entire approach to screen time is fundamentally flawed? While researchers have made advances in measuring screen use, a detailed […]
Mike Masnick

Yippie Pie Yay

4 months 3 weeks ago

Embrace the holiday spirit with pizza and cocktails inspired by the greatest Christmas movie of all time! Hot Pizza Cold Beer, a spinoff concept from the masterminds behind Sugarfire Smoke […]

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Rachel Huffman

Brewery Lights

4 months 3 weeks ago

The Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis consists of historic, red-brick buildings in the Germanic-Romanesque style, and this time of year, the stunning architecture is amplified by more than a million […]

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Rachel Huffman

Update: City of Collinsville Continues Boil Water Advisory

4 months 3 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE — The City of Collinsville's Water Department issued an updated boil order on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, for residents. The updated boil order is as follows: "The City of Collinsville has issued a boil order for specific customers due to a water main repair. The order affects residents on St. Louis Road, including addresses 242, 247, 248, 263, 265, 300, 401, 405, 406, 411, and 500. "Effective immediately and lasting until further notice, the boil order advises residents to bring water intended for drinking or cooking to a full rolling boil for at least five minutes before use. Additionally, residents are instructed to turn off their ice makers and discard any ice produced during this time. "For any questions regarding the boil order, residents can contact Troy Turner, Director of Public Works, at 618-346-5211 or Michael Crawford, Chief Operator, at 618-346-5219 ext. 3." This notice was dated December 26, 2024.

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Food is Love Hosts Monthly Block Party for Good in Alton On Dec. 27

4 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - Food is Love , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding and empowering communities, is thrilled to announce its Monthly Block Party for Good this Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 , from 2:30 PM to 4:30 p.m. in Alton. This heartwarming community event will feature free groceries and free food truck meals , ensuring no one leaves hungry. The Block Party for Good is part of Food is Love’s mission to educate, empower, and restore lives through food. With the support of community partners, local volunteers, and generous donors, this monthly event brings neighbors together to celebrate community and share in the abundance of good food and good company. “Our Block Party for Good is more than just a food distribution event — it’s a gathering of love, support, and connection,” said John Michel, President of Food is Love. “We want to ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food while enjoying the warmth and joy of fellowship.”

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Retailers, chains that announced closures in 2024

4 months 3 weeks ago
It was another tough year for restaurants and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Several national chains announced closures and bankruptcies in 2024 – not to mention the local small businesses that quietly shuttered around the country.
Celeste Houmard

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Jarius Powers Key to Redbirds' Strong Start This Season

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Jarius Powers, a senior forward for the Alton girls basketball team, recently signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is averaging 13.9 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. She has been a sensational player in her career for the Redbirds. Jarius is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds, who are off to another blazing start at 10-1. The 6-foot-1 player has shown leadership qualities and provided strong efforts for the Redbirds. Powers is always appreciative of her teammates. "Our team, we work really well together; once we know what we can do, that's what we do best," she said. "We use each other, and we score off of each other." Powers is feeling very confident about good things coming ahead for the Redbirds as the season moves along and also is anticipating the return of star Kiyoko Proctor, who has been out with an injury. An upgraded schedule, which includes many top teams in both the St. Loui

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