a Better Bubble™

Aggregator

17-year-old critically injured in crash at construction zone

10 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 6500 block of Hall around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Their investigation so far suggests that a white GMC Terrain was driving north on Hall when it traveled into a construction zone, passed the section of road closed off by cones, and [...]
Jaime Travers

St. Louis County police investigate fatal shooting in Ferguson

10 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives report that they are investigating a homicide in Ferguson. They say a man was killed in the area of Airport Road and North Dade Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7. Police officers from the City of [...]
Jaime Travers

Where did Missouri get its name from?

10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Missouri features many treasures residents and visitors love, including the Gateway Arch, food, culture, and its large variety of caves. How did the Show-Me-State get its name? The Missouri name was initially recorded during an exploration down the Mississippi River by French missionary Jacques Marquette and explorer Louis Jolliet in 1673. According [...]
Nick Gladney

The Edwardsville Arts Center Prepares for the 10th Annual Art Fair

10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Art Fair, produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, is an annual three-day outdoor juried fine arts celebration held in Edwardsville’s City Park. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, and takes place the weekend of September 27th, 28th, and 29th. The Fair features the works of 90+ talented regional, national, and international artists; local performing arts; live art demonstrations; a children’s only art gallery shop and children’s art activities; as well as food and drink vendors. “We're incredibly honored to host these talented artists participating in the 2024 Edwardsville Art Fair,” says Executive Director, Beth Browne. “These diverse artists represent national and international artists with unique cultural identities, life experiences, expressive creativity, and immense amount of artistic talent. In addition, we're equally excited to offer an opportunity for emerging artists and local art student

Continue Reading

Celebrating Donna Wendel's 43-Year Journey in Healthcare

10 months ago
MARYVILLE - Donna Wendel, RN, IT Senior Applications Manager, recently celebrated her 43rd work anniversary at the institution, marking her as one of the few who have achieved this milestone. On the occasion, her colleagues surprised her with a celebratory cake from Silly Grandma’s Sweets in Troy. This anniversary is particularly significant as it will be her last; Wendel is set to retire in September. Wendel’s journey at Anderson Hospital began on Feb. 9, 1981, shortly after her graduation. “I actually graduated in January 1981 and started at Anderson on February 9 with my license pending after taking the boards,” Wendel recounted. She initially worked on the 3rd Medical floor for approximately three and a half years before transferring to the 7-room Emergency Department (ED) for another three and a half years. Her career then took her to the Operating Room (OR), where she spent 14 years serving in various roles, including Scrub Nurse, Circulator, First Assistant,

Continue Reading