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Boehmer, Jr., Maurice

1 month ago
Boehmer, Jr., Maurice, age 87, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Funeral Mass at Holy Infant Catholic Church on Friday, 7/24/2026, 11:00 am. For more info, see Schrader.com.

Epstein, Jay Arthur

1 month ago
Jay Arthur Epstein, 76, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026. Loving son, cousin, and friend. Funeral arrangements through Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary.

Manchester denies Suntrup Automotive special use permit

1 month ago
On July 20, after a lengthy public hearing and a motion from alderman Bill Parmentier, a bill to allow the Suntrup Automotive Group to obtain a special use permit for the schoolhouse and surrounding land at 120 Henry Ave. in the Henry Avenue National Historic District of Manchester was denied.
Luke Davis

USPTO Denies MLB’s Insane Attempt To Trademark ‘Play Ball’

1 month ago
There is no shortage of examples of Major League Baseball attempting to wield overly broad trademarks its obtained to bully others, nor examples of MLB attempting to stretch its trademark rights much further than they go. MLB opposed a trademark for a Brooklyn burger joint on behalf of the Dodgers, a team that hadn’t played […]
Timothy Geigner

Family frustrated after death case review

1 month ago
A Wildwood father says he is still searching for answers after the Missouri State Highway Patrol closed its investigation into both his son's 2022 death and negligence regarding the original police investigation into the case.
Chad Mira

Alton Considering 'Wayfinding' Project In Latest Tourism Push

1 month ago
ALTON – Alton officials are looking into making the city’s top attractions easier to navigate to and from. On July 20, 2026, Committee of the Whole members approved a Professional Services Agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture totaling $38,500 for the “Alton Wayfinding Program.” Alderwoman Rosie Brown was absent. The proposal consists of two phases: preliminary services totaling $4,500 and schematic design services totaling $34,000. Phase 1 would include