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A judge's ruling on Friday has made room for the Railway Exchange Building to be acquired by the St. Louis Development Corporation's Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority.

A caterer said that "business conditions have required us to reduce employment..."

I just got back from a bit of shopping at our local Albertson's. I haven't been to this particular store in a while, and I noticed that in my absence they had joined the crowd and put loads of stuff behind locked cabinets. This led to the following conversation while I was checking out: ME: ...continue reading "Supermarkets and shoplifting: A brief conversation"

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A state-court judge on Friday OK'd a city of St. Louis move to condemn and take possession of the vacant Railway Exchange Building downtown.

Friday, a judge approved an eminent domain petition filed by the St. Louis Development Corporation which is a city department.

WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A senior student is selected each month by members of EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. November's winner is Jordan Ealey. Jordan is a senior at EAWR and is involved in Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Peer Leadership, Student Council, Big Sisters, Saturday Scholars, NHS, Senior Mentors. Jordan has received the Softball MVP award & 110% Gallatin Award. In Jordan's free time, she enjoys volunteering with Senior Mentor, Sports for Youth & Toys for Tots. After graduation, Jordan is planning on attending a 2 year for sports then transferring to a 4 year to become a speech pathologist. Congratulations Jordan and we all wish you good luck in your future!

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Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]

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Esther Haywood, who served in the Missouri House eight years and on the Normandy School Board 18 years, has died.

According to a notice filed with the state, Gate Gourmet’s St. Louis unit will permanently shutter and 102 employees will be let go by or on January 29, 2025.

ROXANA - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Shell of the Month” program at Roxana High School. Students from each grade level are selected each month by members of RHS faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a “Shell of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. October & November Shell of the Month winners are: Senior - Maurice Sparks, Ridley Allen, Omero Sanchez, Cali Liljenberg. Junior- Robert Horton, Madison Weidler, Ava Cherry, Mason Crump. Sophomore- Senica McGee, Aaden Curry, Aubrey Cathey, Easton Johnston. Freshman- Ethan Branch, Alexis Dopuch, Leyton Smay, Raylynne Curren. Congratulations to all the recipients Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 89 years. To find out more information about Midwest Members Credit Union and what they are doing in your community, please visit www.midmembers.org

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Local high school students are living the spirit of the season and their high school motto, "Men for Others."

But, while employees were coming back to work, many of the issues that drove the protest remained, including an impasse over a new spending plan for the city.

ALTON — Emerson A. "Bud" Schultz Jr., a prominent figure in the Riverbend music community, died Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was 90 years old. Schultz was known for his extensive contributions to music education and performance in the Alton region, particularly as a one-time director of the Alton High School Marching 100 and a long-time member of the “You Can’t Beat Experience” Jazz Band. Tim Jarden, a former student and music teacher in the Alton School District, reflected on Schultz's influence, stating, “He was a great teacher, a super musician who helped so many people.” Jarden highlighted Schultz's ability to blend difficult music with more accessible tunes, noting his dedication to inspiring students. “He tried to pull the best out of people,” Jarden said. Born on May 28, 1934, in Champaign, Schultz earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in education from Purdue

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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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A judge Friday granted city officials request to buy downtown's troubled Railway Exchange, a major step in St. Louis' effort to eliminate a public safety hazard and revitalize downtown streets.

Two skateboarders are pushing their way through Missouri this week as they continue a coast-to-coast adventure. Their journey has come with various bumps in the road, especially as they've crossed the show-me state due to one Missouri statute.