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The Shrewsbury Police Department is investigating after a group allegedly placed a firework in the library box of a local park, which was later followed by an explosion.

From MRN:  The Kathleen Lask Trust owns 27 agricultural-zoned acres at 8265 Mexico Road, south and across from Barrington Drive, about a half mile east of the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The property is currently used as farmland and has multiple outbuildings. McKelvey Homes has proposed rezoning the property from Agricultural to R-1/PUD (Planned Unit […]

From Princeton University: Inspired by the architecture of human bone’s tough outer layer, engineers at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard counterparts. The bio-inspired design allows the material to resist cracking and avoid sudden failure, unlike conventional, brittle cement-based counterparts. In a Sept. 10 article in the […]

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980 ...Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, The River – his only double album to date.The project was originally intended as a single album…

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LIVINGSTON – Illinois American Water has initiated essential maintenance at its water treatment plant in Livingston, prompting a systemwide boil water order for the Livingston District. The order will take effect at noon on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, as the company works to replace pipe connections and valves. Customers in the Livingston area will receive direct notifications regarding the boil water order. This maintenance effort is part of Illinois American Water’s ongoing commitment to upgrading its water and wastewater systems, aimed at replacing aging infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of clean, safe, and reliable service. Illinois American Water said during the boil water order, residents are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for five minutes before using it for drinking or cooking. However, water can still be used for bathing, washing, and other routine activities. The boil water order is being issued in compliance with regulations from the Illinois Environmenta

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ALTON - The 107th Alton Halloween Parade is right around the corner. The East End Improvement Association is preparing for the parade, to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in downtown Alton. Organizers Steve Schwartz and Greg Erler noted their excitement — and a few guidelines — ahead of the annual Alton tradition. “Since 1916, we’ve had this parade,” Schwartz said. “It’s gotten to be a community event. It’s fun to do. It’s expected within the community. It’s one of the best things that I’ve been involved in.” Schwartz and Erler said that the East End Improvement Association has “a great committee” that organizes the parade every year. This “well-oiled machine” has been working since early September to get everything ready for Halloween night. Parade participants will attend a meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Alton Moose Lodge to learn more about

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"Crime is happening," nonprofit founder Precious Jones said. "It's steady growing, not down 50%, because this is not an area that I would expect that to happen in."

A prominent figure in U.S. chess was banned from the Saint Louis Chess Club and expelled from the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship, officials announced Wednesday.

The emergency transportation plan for SLPS has a mixed record in the first two months of school.

LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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"Nature's Palette" will feature new plein air and studio paintings by local oil painter, Allen Kriegshauser. Grafica Fine Art will host an opening reception for "Nature's Palette" by Allen Kriegshauser […]

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For those who revel in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. The one-of-a-kind Halloween festival at City Museum […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Welcome to another edition of 'This Day in History,' where we explore the significant events that have shaped our world. October 17th has seen its fair share of pivotal moments throughout history. One of the most notable events in recent history took place on October 17, 1989, when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, this earthquake caused significant destruction and loss of life. It resulted in 63 fatalities, over 3,700 injuries, and extensive damage to infrastructure, including the collapse of the Cypress Street Viaduct on the Nimitz Freeway. The earthquake also disrupted the 1989 World Series, which was being held in San Francisco at the time. The Loma Prieta earthquake not only highlighted the region's vulnerability to seismic activity but also led to changes in building codes and emergency preparedness efforts throughout the United States. Fast forward to 1991, when another crucial event unfolded.

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The software startup led by former Answers CEO David Karandish has raised more than $89 million since 2017.

Jake E. Lee is on the mend after he was shot multiple times in Las Vegas on Tuesday.That's according to a text exchange between the former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and former Guns…

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