Jason C. Rockhold, a former travel softball coach from Washington, faces multiple charges including criminal sexual assault and grooming for allegedly abusing a player over a period of seven years.
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Key takeaways: Whether you feed your newborn at the breast or with formula, there may be challenges to get them the nourishment they need. Experts have solutions. Spoon feeding, cup feeding, dropper feeding and a supplemental nursing system are options. Talk to a lactation consultant if you have questions. Xandra Anderson likens infant nutrition to learning baseball. “You start as a kid. You throw a ball, and it hits the ground immediately. Or you swing the bat an
The new Gregg Allman documentary Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul is hitting the road.After opening in theaters in June, the film is getting over 40 one-night-only screenings in music venues across…
WOOD RIVER - Two local organizations recently partnered to help people, and their teams encourage the community to come together to do more. In July, King Air Conditioning & Heating installed a new Mitsubishi mini split system at the facility of Operation Blessing People That Care in Wood River. Kylie Wesley with King and Karen Wilson with Operation Blessing agreed that the collaboration will go a long way to keep Operation Blessing going so they can help more families in need. “The
Key Takeaways: Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. Nine states have seen cases of the diarrheal illness caused by contaminated iceberg lettuce. Michigan has had more than 8,000 cases reported. A typical year is about 50 cases. Symptoms include diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating and increased gas. Issues can start anywhere from two days to two weeks. For more than a decade working in infection prevention,
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man with “a lengthy history” of domestic violence has been charged and detained in his sixth domestic battery case since 1995. Michael E. Bridges, 62, of Granite City, faces one count each of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery (both Class 2 felonies), and a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. The charges against Bridges were filed in Madison County court on July 27, 2026 and stem from an alleged incident two days prior on July
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, on Sunday said Rep. Max Miller, also of Ohio and his former son-in-law, is not fit to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as he faces allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife, who is Moreno’s daughter. Moreno did not publicly address the domestic abuse allegations against Miller, […]
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has several events coming up in August, and you can enjoy them all for free. Executive Director Mary Cordes expressed her excitement for the upcoming programs. From a Beatles tribute to a bagpipes performance to a silent disco, Hayner has a variety of activities available. Cordes hopes to welcome many community members to come out and enjoy. “It should be a lot of fun,” she said of the upcoming programs. Throughout the month of August,
The Senate Commerce Committee is set to consider S. 737, the SCREEN Act, a sweeping age-verification bill that would require online services to verify users’ ages before they can access any sexually explicit content. If this bill passes, it will force millions of adult internet users to give up their anonymity, privacy, and security before they […]
Bruce Springsteen has revealed that his wife, E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, is in remission after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in 2018.Springsteen’s revelation came in…
The Muny Full Cast Biosfor ‘Meet Me In St. Louis’ The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis, including Emma Crow in the principal role of Lucille Ballard. The all-time Muny favorite, set right here in St. Louis, runs Aug. 6-13 and is […]
ST. LOUIS - Regardless of whether you're 100% vegan or simply interested exploring plant-based products, STL Vegan Market is opening admissions free to the public this Sunday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2 Acre Park. Beyond vegan eats and beverages, over 20 local vendors will offer self-care products, eco-friendly fashion pieces, household items, hand-made [...]
It was finally gonna be what I’d waited and hoped for for so long.A weekend of doing absolutely nothing.Zip, zing, nada.Ass meet couch.And later on, we’d go spend some time…
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