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City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Winter Storm

7 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis is preparing for its first major winter storm of the season as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Watch for the City of St. Louis beginning Saturday, January 4 at 6:00 p.m. City agencies join NWS in urging residents to take precautions and preventive measures to protect themselves and their families during extreme conditions. The City of St. Louis will see heavy mixed precipitation, including a potential total of sleet and snow between five and 10 inches and ice accumulations between two and three-tenths of an inch. Forecasted temperatures will then drop to highs in the teens and 20s and lows in the single digits for the next several days. Residents and visitors should stay informed to make any necessary adjustments to travel plans and follow local media, the City’s website , and City Emergency Management (CEMA) social media alerts for information, resources and updates. Residents should also sign up for the City’s

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HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2025  

7 months 3 weeks ago
O’FALLON — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital proudly welcomed Sevin Le’andre Rucker as the first baby born at the hospital in 2025. He arrived at 4:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, weighing 5 pounds, 14.5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Sevin’s proud parents are Deshaun Crockett and Quinton Rucker of Collinsville. In celebration of being the first baby born in 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Sevin and his family were presented with a basket of gifts from the Women and Infants Center including baby blankets, bibs, pacifier holder, socks for mom and sweet treats. For others expecting in 2025, St. Elizabeth’s offers a wide range of services for mothers and infants, including tours, prenatal classes, and recently expanded available services by launching an Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED) for pregnant patients facing pregnancy concerns or a pregnancy or postpartum-related medical emergency, along with adding an OB/Gyn Hospitalist program.

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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as it membership hits record

7 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from Alabama, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ceremony Friday morning before members took the oath of office for the 119th U.S. Congress. Democrats Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware […]
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Middletown Moves 12th Night of Christmas Bonfire to January 4

7 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON — The 12th Night of Christmas Bonfire in Middletown has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Haskell Park, moving up from its original date of Jan. 6 due to an unfavorable weather forecast. Molly Bailey, a coordinator of the event, noted that the decision to change the date was made in light of the expected snow and ice storm Sunday and Monday. "It didn’t sound good," Bailey said, referring to the weather forecast for the two days. "Instead of canceling, we decided to bump it up two days to try to beat the incoming weather." The bonfire, organized by Middletown Neighbors, is set to feature carols, cookies, wassail, and the traditional bonfire, which will be lit by the Alton Fire Department around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The event will last approximately one hour and is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring live tree donations for the bonfire, which can be placed at the park on the 12th and Henry side in Alton. Volunteers are also

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Alton Public Works Outlines Snow Removal Strategy

7 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - The Alton Public Works Department is preparing for the winter storm event coming into our area this weekend. The forecast has changed and will continue to do so until the storm arrives. "Please be aware that our crews will focus on clearing the main routes through town first before touching any side streets," the department said in a statement. A couple tips to ensure both your safety and that of City of Alton snow plow drivers, please remember and practice the following tips: · If possible, avoid travel. · Don't follow too closely behind a snowplow; follow at a safe distance, stay at least 200 feet behind it. Do not attempt to overtake, as the road behind the plow is likely to be safer than the road ahead. · If you must get around the plow, do so with great caution and NEVER pass a snowplow on the right. Don’t assume the plow operator can see you. · Be aware of where snowplows are. If a plow truck approaches you, maintain your current

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