On April 19, 1775, fighting broke out at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. What began as a tense attempt by British troops to seize colonial weapons quickly turned into open conflict between local militia and one of the world’s most powerful empires. It mattered at the time because it ended any realistic hope that the dispute could be solved without violence. It still matters today because the war that followed helped shape ideas
ST. LOUIS - Despite chilly Sunday morning temperatures, afternoon highs climb up into the upper 60s to near 70 with mostly sunny skies. A weak front drops south into the region tonight, and that will keep Monday morning temperatures chilly again. The weak front will bring a few clouds with it but no precipitation is [...]
ST. LOUIS - An officer in North St. Louis called for assistance early Sunday morning, prompting an urgent response from local authorities. The situation unfolded at a home on Era Avenue in the Walnut Park West area just after 2 a.m. Police did not say why the call was made or what type of help [...]
Keith E. Donahue, 69, passed on Feb. 27, 2026. Beloved son, brother, and uncle. Keith will be laid to rest with Full Military Honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. To leave condolences visit www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
Patrick M. "Pat" Carroll, February 26, 2026. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 25, 10:30 am, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Brentwood. Visit boppchapel.com for more details.
Gallagher, Francis W. "Frank" Sunday, April 12, 2026. Visitation Friday, April 24, 3 to 8 p.m. at Collier's Funeral Home (St. Ann). Funeral Mass Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church (Maryland Heights). Interment Calvary Cemetery. colliersfuneralhome.com
Anthony M. Garavaglia, 81, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, on April 9, 2026. Beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. For service information, visit www.calcaterrafuneral.com or call 314-771-3383.
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