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Woman Wins New Car in United Way of Greater St. Louis Watch.Enter.Win! Contest

7 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – Porsha B., St. Louis resident and employee at QuikTrip, won a new 2024 Ford Maverick through the United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) annual Watch.Enter.Win! contest. Porsha has consistently donated $5 a week for years to UWGSL to help others, and for her, this moment was a welcome and unexpected culmination of her generous support. “Who would have thought that giving this $5 a week for the past two years would turn into this?” Porsha said in excitement. “All I can say is ‘Thank you.’ I never thought I was going to wake up, go to work, and come to a new truck!” The vehicle is a key part of an annual donation to UWGSL by O’Fallon, IL based Auffenburg Dealer Group to help increase UWGSL’s visibility and impact through the local campaign. In addition to donating a car, Auffenburg and their employees contributed more than $40,000 to the UWGSL 2024 community campaign. “We are so pleased to continue this

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Zion Lutheran School Bethalto Announces Third Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll Students

7 months 4 weeks ago
BETHALTO — Zion Lutheran School is proud to announce the middle school students who have achieved academic excellence during the third quarter of the school year. The High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their studies. High Honor Roll The following students have achieved High Honor Roll status: Paolo Scheffel Annabelle Bean Claire Epps Amelia Johnson Grace Koch Kylie Pfeiffer Aidan Wheeler Avery Boots Leticia Lorenz Hunter Turner Maelene Wright Honor Roll The following students have achieved Honor Roll status: Raine Sahuri Josh Liefer Gavin Martin Isaiah Hanson Jackson Rider Jeremy Jones Carter Whipple Zion Lutheran School congratulates these students on their dedication and hard work. Their achievements reflect the commitment to academic excellence that Zion Lutheran School strives to instill in all students.Zion is currently enrolling for the 25/26 school year. With

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ISP Announces Results Of Violent Crime Suppression Detail In Metro East Area

7 months 4 weeks ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on March 10-12, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results Arrests 32 Felony Charges 38 Criminal Charges 52 Firearm Related Charges 24 Firearms Seized 14 Controlled Substance Seized 51.1 grams Stolen Vehicles Recovered 2 There were several notable events and arrests during the detail. On March 11, 2025, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) violations. A probable cause search of the vehicle and a subsequent search of a passenger resulted in the seizure of an unlawfully possessed firearm. Charges

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Inside luxury, custom, high-performance homes: What you should know and how they could benefit you

7 months 4 weeks ago
A luxury home speaks to premium finishes and expert craftsmanship. At Stockell Homes, our clients are not limited by small design centers. Our clients visit the best showrooms in the Greater St Louis area or search the world over for just the right finish. There are no limits. Our commitment to fine craftsmanship began in 1986 as we remodeled one of St. Louis’ oldest country clubs. From there, our quality was recognized as we completed projects for various club members’ homes and their businesses.…
Stockell Custom Homes

City of St. Louis Launching OneStopGov, New Digital Portal for Interactions With the City

7 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – Today, the City of St. Louis launched OneStopGov , a new digital portal for interactions with the City, and a significant step in the City’s digital transformation. Residents can now access OneStopGov at onestopgov.stlouis-mo.gov . The site, created with the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, currently features online special events permitting that will streamline the permitting process for event organizers. In line with Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ commitment to making interactions with the City smoother for residents and businesses, the City intends to continue to grow the number of processes that can be completed through OneStopGov. “Filling out paper forms and going to City Hall can be a long and sometimes frustrating process, taking away time from more important things for residents, businesses, and the City,” said Mayor Jones. “ I am committed to modernizing City services, and this is a great step forward for making

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Tornado Damage Forces Walker Family To Seek Community Support

7 months 4 weeks ago
BREESE - Xander Walker is leading a fundraising effort to support his family after severe storms and tornadoes recently ravaged their community, resulting in significant damage to their Breese home. The fundraiser, hosted on GoFundMe , aims to raise money to create a livable space in their garage as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding. The storm caused a large tree to crash into Walker's two-story home, penetrating the roof and damaging both floors. The impact left the house off its foundation and rendered it uninhabitable. “The second floor is crushed and is causing parts of our home to separate,” Walker said. The family, which is expecting their first child this fall, is currently displaced and facing the stress of their situation. Despite the challenges, Walker expressed gratitude for their safety. “We truly are blessed to be alive and physically unharmed from this event,” Xander said. The family has received numerous inquiries from friends and community

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Trolley Tour

7 months 4 weeks ago

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who […]

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Myranda Levins

Like Water

7 months 4 weeks ago

An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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Rachel Huffman

Eads at 150

7 months 4 weeks ago

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Myranda Levins