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Greene County Courthouse to Close Due to Winter Storm

7 months 3 weeks ago
CARROLLTON - The Greene County Courthouse and County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in response to a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds, creating hazardous visibility conditions. The storm is predicted to continue through the night and into the early morning hours, Sheriff Rob McMillen said Sunday night. "Officials have advised individuals with scheduled court dates on January 6 to reach out to the Circuit Clerk's office or their attorney's office on Tuesday for information regarding rescheduled court dates," McMillen said. "The closure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety amid the adverse weather conditions."

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St. Louis Mayor Expresses Gratitude Amid Sunday Winter Weather Crisis

7 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City Hall will be closed for in-person business on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to inclement weather, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced on Sunday, Jan. 5. The decision comes as the city experiences significant snowfall and icy conditions, prompting concerns for public safety. In her statement, Mayor Jones expressed gratitude for the efforts of city workers who are addressing the adverse weather conditions. "I appreciate the hard work of our streets staff, first responders - Police, Fire and EMS - CEMA, and others who are keeping our residents safe at this time," she said. The closure of City Hall aims to ensure the safety of both employees and residents during the ongoing winter storm. Other tips by Mayor Jones: City crews continue to plow and treat our streets, and most major thoroughfares are passable. After a 10-hour shift change, crews are back out doing the work to keep our streets safe. Residents should STAY HOME if possible and follow City social account

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Business and Organization Closings For Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

7 months 3 weeks ago
Business, government and organization closings for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Altonized Community Federal Credit Union (Alton and Brighton) Ark Animal Hospital (Edwardsville) Bakers and Hale (Godfrey) Bellemore Animal Hospital (Granite City) Bethalto Animal Clinic (Bethalto) Bethalto McDonald's (Opens at 10:30 a.m.) Beltline Chiropractic (Collinsville) Bi-State Oral and Facial Surgery (Alton) Bodies Kneaded (Glen Carbon, Granite City) Boys and Girls Club (Bethalto) Brinkman Orthodontist (Edwardsville) Budget Signs (Wood River) Chapel and Keller Dentistry (Alton) City of Alton Offices Community Hope Center (Cottage Hills) Crisis Food Pantry (Alton) Dieterich Bank Doras Spinning Wheel (Brighton) Fantastic Sams (Wood River) Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse (St Louis) Club Fitness (All local gyms) Gene's Auto Body (Pontoon Beach) Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club - Monday Meeting Cancelled Grafton Winery (Grafton) Great Rivers Animal Hospital (Alton) Greene County Courthouse

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AN UPDATE ON MAPLEWOOD’S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT

7 months 3 weeks ago
At a time when there was anxiety in the Maplewood community about business closings, 40 South News published a piece on Aug. 20 that I wrote called “Is The Maplewood Business District’s Glass Half Empty Or Half Full?” in which I addressed the issues surrounding business vacancies in Downtown Maplewood’s commercial strip. Spoiler alert: My […]
Rob Birenbaum