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ALTON — Germania Brew Haus, a beloved local coffee shop, is set to relocate just a few blocks from its original home after eight years at 617 E. Broadway in Alton. Owner Carolyn Brynildsen announced the move, expressing gratitude for the memories created in the flagship location. The new site at 700 E. Broadway in Alton will feature a dedicated drive-thru for quick pickups, as well as a rooftop and all-season patio seating. Brynildsen said, “This exciting change will allow us to better serve even more coffee lovers.” The shop will remain open at its current location through the summer months while construction of the new site is completed. Brynildsen mentioned plans for a farewell event to celebrate the shop's history and to thank the community for their support. “We would love for you to join us, so stay tuned on dates for that,” she said. Brynildsen also expressed appreciation for the assistance from City Alderman Ray Strebel and Alton City Hall,

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More than a dozen states in the past two years have launched or expanded programs that allow families to use taxpayer dollars to send their students to private schools. Now, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to supercharge those efforts. Trump in January issued an executive order directing several federal agencies to allow […]

Ringo Starr has released an all-star rendition of The Beatles’ classic “With A Little Help From My Friends,” with proceeds going to help California wildfire relief efforts.The song was recorded…

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As Missouri lawmakers debate the $47.9 billion state budget, they are also deciding how to spend an unexpectedly large chunk of cash from sales taxes collected from marijuana dispensaries. The nearly $86 million paid by recreational cannabis users is constitutionally required to be divided up evenly between funds benefiting veterans, public defenders and programs that […]

The “Financial Exploitation Prevention Act,” first introduced by Rep. Ann Wagner in 2023, would require Securities and Exchange Commission to safeguard seniors from fraud, scams

One change would require Congress to approve public health emergency declarations beyond 90 days. Bill also would change mission of NIH, CDC

BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is remembering the 15-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Sheriff Lamont C. Reid, who died on duty after suffering a heart attack. He died on March 26, 2010. Reid, 55, was assisting in the search for a suicidal man when he collapsed during a shift meeting during that time. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said at that time Reid was immediately transported to Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Deputy Reid has been with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years. Reid was survived by his wife and three children.

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe paid a visit to St. Louis on Thursday morning for a ceremonial signing of a sweeping crime bill that shifts control of the city's police force from local oversight to the state.

The university's new leader had declined use of the property and sought to unload it amid the institution's financial woes.

Interstate 70 in Missouri has more billboards per mile than other states on the transcontinental route. Some lawmakers see that as a problem.

Trump — just like the last time he was in office — is still pretending his bigoted anti-immigrant policies are only in place to ensure the US can rid itself of dangerous foreign criminals. But no one really believed that last time. And with his return to the Oval Office, any pretense of fairness or […]

The Who returned to the stage Thursday night, performing the first of two concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust.According to setlist.fm, the band blew through plenty…

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    Jewish Film Festival – March 30 – April 8   St. Louis Jewish Film Festival   In its 30th season, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns to its new home at the B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur for two weeks of cinema excellence from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Dramas, documentaries, […]

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Letter to the editor March, 2025 COUNTY PROPOSITION B, does B stand for BAD? In our County of a million people, we depend on the Government for Health, Safety, Transportation, Code enforcement, Recreation and more so must take ballot changes seriously and avoid long term remedies for a short-term problem. April 8 St. Louis County […]

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