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ALTON - Debbie “Sissy” Paynic, co-owner of Bubby and Sissy’s in Alton, leaves behind a legacy of love. Debbie died on Jan. 3, 2025, following a seven-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her brother, Michael “Bubby” Paynic, remembers her as an active, welcoming presence at the bar and beyond. “When people would come in the bar, she would always say, ‘Hey, I'm Sissy,’” Michael said. “She was always very welcoming to people and really fun, just always had a smile on her face, always liked to have fun.” Debbie enjoyed waterskiing and traveling. She was a diehard Cardinals fan and worked as an usher at Busch Stadium. She loved ball, even going so far as to finish a chemo treatment and still go to work because she enjoyed it so much. She graduated from Roxana High School and played softball and field hockey at SIUE. She was also involved in the Piasa Indians Drill Team and the Belleville Black Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.

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A judge here sentenced Eric J. Williams to life in prison Thursday for killing a woman as she held her four-day-old son in 2020.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Lakeatra E. White, a 32-year-old postal carrier from Granite City, was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for stealing credit cards from the mail and using them for personal expenses. The sentencing took place in a Southern Illinois district court after White pleaded guilty in September 2024 to charges including theft of mail by a postal employee, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft. In addition to her prison sentence, White will serve three years of supervised release and has been ordered to pay $15,209.11 in restitution. The U.S. Attorney's Office emphasized the breach of trust inherent in her actions. “Mail carriers are entrusted public servants, and postal workers who steal from their customers choose to break that trust,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. She noted that the office will continue to work with the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General to hold accountable those who commit fraud. White, who worke

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More snow and changing road conditions Friday are creating delays for public transportation.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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The Great Rivers Biennial Art Award (GRB) recognizes and fosters artistic talent in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The artists selected receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding and are featured […]

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Shinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. For more than two decades, Sawada – who is based in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture – […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require one westbound lane to be closed starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13. 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.vfvvbcbvcb vcv c

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SPRINGFIELD - Applications for the 2025 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through February 21. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to benefit cancer research, patient programs and needs of SCI’s patient population. Three internships are located at the School of Medicine in Springfield and one is based at SIU’s Carbondale campus. Housing is not provided. The anticipated dates for the nine-week internship program are June 2 through August 1, 2025. “Our summer internship gives potential future scientists and clinicians their first exposure to real research,”

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TROY - A man from Ohio faces felonies in Madison County for accepting a $9,000 payment for roof repair work he then failed to perform. Anthony H. Brady, 47, of Warren, Ohio, was charged with theft by deception (a Class 3 felony) and home repair fraud by deception (a Class 4 felony). On Sept. 8, 2024, Brady allegedly entered a written contract to perform “roof and solar repair services,” according to court documents. He reportedly failed to perform the work, despite accepting a $9,000 check from the victim. Descriptions of the charges state Brady “knowingly misrepresented his intention and ability to complete the work proposed,” adding he “accepted $9,000 from the victim under false pretenses.” The residence in question is located in Troy, and the Troy Police Department presented the case against Brady. He was granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt

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This article was published by Missouri Partnership on January 10, 2025. Ranked third for job growth, 10th for tech talent, and 16th fastest-growing big regional economies in the United States, St. Louis is leading the nation in job creation, talent, and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth. According to Forbes, St. Louis is Still a Nice Little Secret, but as the metro grows in workers and goods […]

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