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St. Mary's Catholic School Set For Trivia Night, Open House, This Weekend

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ALTON — St. Mary’s Catholic School in Alton will host an open house from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Suddes Hall Gymnasium. Prospective families will have the chance to tour the campus, meet teachers, and learn about the school’s educational offerings, including pre-K programs for three- and four-year-olds. Trivia Night Is Saturday Night In addition to the open house, St. Mary’s will host a 90's Trivia Night on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and trivia beginning at 7 p.m. at Suddes Hall, 536 E. Third St. in Alton. Teams of up to eight can participate for a fee of $200, with prizes awarded for Best Dressed Table and Best Decorated Table. St. Mary's Has Supportive Community St. Mary's Catholic School Principal Mary Rivera emphasized the supportive community at St. Mary’s, sharing insights from a recent conversation with a parent. “I just met with a parent who shared the positivity she feels knowing

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Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather

1 year 2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather, upending months of meticulous planning for a massive outdoor event with crowds sprawling down the National Mall. “The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take [...]
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press

Shear Studios: Making people look great and feel amazing in Chesterfield Valley!

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS – Shear Studios in Chesterfield Valley, Missouri, specializes in helping people look great and feel amazing about their hair. From extensions, grey coverage, pre- and post-chemo haircare, and so much more, Shear Studios reflects artistry and precision. Join them for a special Galentine’s event with your best friend on February 8! Be My [...]
Kamy Smelser

SCOTUS: TikTok’s China Connection Is So Scary & Urgent, We Can Ban An Entire App. Biden Admin: Just Kidding, We Won’t Enforce It

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It seemed pretty obvious from the way the Supreme Court’s oral arguments went regarding the TikTok ban that this would be the outcome: a 9-0 per curiam decision saying “eh, it’s fine to ban TikTok.” There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, […]
Mike Masnick

Mississippi River Water Trail Association to Share Info about River Towns & Mississippi Music

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ALTON - There are several opportunities for Mississippi River enthusiasts to learn more about the river and its relationship to Alton. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, Hayner Public Library District will present “Plotting a Future for Historic River Towns with Dean Klinkenberg—Reimagining Places of the Past: Historic Preservation Lecture Series” at the Genealogy and Local History Library. One week later, community members are invited to join Klinkenberg, Craig Heaton and the rest of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for their annual “Mississippi Meanderings” event on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the National Great Rivers Museum. “Alton and other river towns, we have the Mississippi as a natural asset that other communities might not have,” Klinkenberg said. “We’ve always got that in our backyard.” During his talk on Jan. 18, Klinkenberg will discuss how river towns develop and where they struggle.

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Daily Deal: Fuse Vint Vintage Retro Radio

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Fuse Vint is a retro radio, speaker, and charger all in one! Indulge in the nostalgia of traditional radio broadcasts. Fuse Vint comes equipped with a built-in AM/FM radio tuner. Tune in to your favorite local radio stations and immerse yourself in the charm of traditional frequency-based broadcasting. It also works as a standalone speaker […]
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Grain Belt developers sell Kansas lawmakers on benefits of transmission line

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While it won’t drop off electricity to substations in Kansas, the Grain Belt Express transmission line will bring savings and improve reliability for residents, developers of the project said Thursday. Representatives from Invenergy, the Chicago-based company developing the Grain Belt Express, appeared before committees of the Kansas Senate and House to answer questions about the […]
Allison Kite

Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people with nonviolent drug convictions

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that he would commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. Biden — who has just three days left in the Oval Office — has granted a sweeping number of pardons and commutations throughout his term. With Friday’s total, he has now issued more individual pardons […]
Shauneen Miranda