WOOD RIVER - During this Thanksgiving holiday time, Wood River residents are saluting a cherished man who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Jacob Miller, a World War II veteran in the U.S. Army, was honored recently at the Wood River City Council meeting. To celebrate a century of life and service to his community, Wood River resident Jacob Miller was honored this week as Mayor Tom Stalcup recently proclaimed Nov. 18, 2024 “Jacob Miller Day.” “I have known him practically all my life,” Stalcup said of Miller. “He raised his family in Wood River, he came from Arkansas. All the kids were born in Wood River - they had two boys and a girl, and Jacob’s wife was a cook at Roxana High for forever. Really, really nice family.” The official proclamation describes Miller as “an individual whose journey has inspired and touched the lives of family, friends, and community.” “Jacob has witnessed a century of change
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Two men were left injured after an overnight crash on Highway 30 early Thursday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, the incident occurred a little after 2 a.m. on Highway 30, east of Northwest Boulevard, involving a Nissan Sentra and Mazda 3. Officials say the [...]
As dinner plates get filled this holiday season, it’s important to decide what to, and what not to add to your meal. Health experts say moderation is key. “Make sure you choose a little bit of everything you want and savor those foods you enjoy. Don’t fill your plate with foods you don’t like to eat,” says OSF HealthCare registered dietitian Sara Umphfleet. “When referring to moderation, also think about alcohol. It’s typically one drink for women and two drinks for men is the definition of moderation. It’s important that if you’re going to have alcohol, to have a glass of water every time you have a drink, because alcohol can really dehydrate you.” Surrounded by holiday staples like turkey, casseroles, stuffing and more, it’s an easy time to overeat and break any healthy eating habits. Umphfleet shares some ways you can combat this. “If you know it’s going to be some time after breakfast before you have
EDWARDSVILLE - A team of 26 student entrepreneurs is bringing a family-friendly event to Edwardsville to kick off the holiday season and raise seed money for their own business ventures. Students in the Edwardsville CEO program have been hard at work planning their first-semester fundraising event. “ Jumpstart To Joy - Winter Wonderland Edition ” is coming up soon on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the YMCA Meyer Center in Edwardsville. Tickets are $10 each (plus service fees) and can be purchased online here . While tickets will also be available at the door, the price will increase to $15 each. Ticket holders will gain access to the following activities at no additional cost: Bounce Houses & Obstacles Courses Roller Skating Meet and Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet and Greet with Princesses ( Brittain's Princess Parties ) Face Painting ( Glitter Faces ) Arts & Crafts Jumbo Games Scavenger Hunt Raffle Items The Edwardsville
Karen Uhlenhuth always has a few gallons of water in the back of her Prius and an eye toward the side of the road. When she sees one of the 80 or so saplings she recently planted looking thirsty, she’ll pull over and give it a drink. “The real test is the first summer,” she […]
ST. LOUIS - Rain has exited to the east, and it'll be a chilly day on Thanksgiving Thursday. Clouds will mix with the sun, and highs struggle to make it to 40 F. Overnight will be clear and cold as lows drop down into the 20s. Friday will be even colder, with highs in the [...]
I am certainly looking forward to a fine and scrumptious dinner, but I will also have a hope that this Thanksgiving will have brought one family truly together.
This year, I hit the ground shopping, from Webster Groves to the Delmar Maker District, in search of that special something for your most creative and inspiring friend and family members.
JINGLE! will give St. Louis an extra dose of joy this holiday season. The spectacular, multisensory experience will completely transform O’Fallon’s CarShield Field with an immersive holiday light maze made […]
My Twitter feed is full of a new right-wing grievance: Choke Point 2.0. Naturally I had to figure out what it was all about. First, though, a tiny bit of background. Back in 2013 the Department of Justice started going after online payday lenders they suspected of fraud. They did this primarily by pressuring banks ...continue reading "Choke Point 2.0: A primer on the right’s latest conspiracy theory"
We’re waiting for the lawsuit in Japan between Nintendo, The Pokémon Co., and Pocketpair, the developers of the hit game Palworld to really get going. In the meantime, the public commentary is filling the information void, including commentary from IP experts. The suit revolves around a series of patents the plaintiffs hold that cover a […]
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