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JERSEY COUNTY - The 33rd annual Apple Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jersey County Historical Society, located at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. Nearly 40 vendors will be located throughout the grounds, selling pottery, jewelry, fall crafts, honey, and other goods. There is no charge to enter the grounds. Live entertainment will be offered throughout the day. Jersey Community High School students will perform from 9:30 to 11:30, the Gibson Girls from 12:00 to 1:00, Cash Goetten from 1:00 to 3:00, and the Jon Hetzel family from 3:00 to 5:00. From 10:00 to 4:00, children can complete pioneer chores, such as milking a cow, gathering eggs, doing laundry on a scrub board, and shelling and grinding corn. Children will earn a wooden coin for each chore completed, which can then be used to buy candy in an old-fashioned Mercantile. Children can also complete pioneer crafts and try their hand at some pioneer toys. The cost is $5 per child. Visitors

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of the Gateway Arch grounds has announced it will buy the long-vacant Millennium Hotel on downtown’s riverfront. The group does not yet have a plan for the property, its leader said Thursday. Gateway Arch Park Foundation Executive Director Ryan McClure said his organization has two […]

ALTON - Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling has had a rough month after a car crashed into the building , but owner Denise Sparks promises the company is still thriving. “Dude, we are busy. I love it, though,” Sparks said. “I listen to what needs are, and I try to deliver.” Sparks spoke candidly about “the unexpected drive-thru service” at her building, located at 2201 E. Broadway in Alton. She thanked the police department, fire department and Fred’s Towing for their quick response, as well as contractor Paul Yost with Tycon Builders. Sparks also noted her gratitude that no one was hurt or killed. She said that while this is a challenging time for the business, they are still going strong. “It’ll be behind us soon,” she added. “I’m still shocked about it. But you know what, I was always taught things happen for a reason. And I’m really digging down deep to try to figure out what that reason is.”

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ALTON – Staci Knox, LCSW, manager, Psychological Services, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, was recently elected to serve a two-year term on the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – Illinois Chapter board of directors. Knox’s successful election to the nine-person board of directors officially began July 1 and runs through June 30, 2026. In addition to her term on the Illinois Chapter’s board of directors, Knox will simultaneously serve as chairperson of the Southern (IL) District representing a 12-county region encompassing Alexander, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, Randolph, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Richland, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson. “It is an honor and privilege to be able to participate and engage with other social workers while developing leadership skills

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Soccer player Rasmus Alm is promoting Celsius energy drinks.

From Building Design + Construction:  In the tragic first chapter of Kim Stanley Robinson’s breakthrough novel, The Ministry of the Future, readers follow a caregiver as he navigates an Indian city amidst a crushing heat wave. The power grid fails. Mass death occurs. And, before and amidst it, people seek shade to survive. We read […]

From Lincoln News Now:  Local motorists would be well advised to avoid the Highway 47 bridge in Troy next weekend as a portion of it will be demolished as part of Phase Two of the new diamond interchange being constructed there. According to Missouri Department of Transportation District Engineer Jeff Niemeyer, the bridge over U.S. […]

Sting is currently on his Sting 3.0 tour, and there’s been so much demand in Los Angeles that the rocker has added a fifth and final show in the city. The…

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  A St. Louis architecture firm has chosen to be acquired by a private equity-backed national architectural platform, as a form of succession planning. Hastings + Chivetta Architects of St. Louis has been acquired by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, or GHC, an architecture, engineering and consulting firm located in Baton Rouge, […]

From Construction Business Owner:  In the fast-paced world of construction, prioritizing worker wellness is more crucial than ever. The health of construction employees is directly tied to productivity, job satisfaction and overall business success. One effective way to enhance worker wellness is by promoting recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and reducing the associated stigma. […]

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District will host an “American Gothic” lecture by Dee Kilgo, Ph.D. on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hayner Performance Room at Alton Square Mall. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Professor Dee Kilgo will present “ American Gothic : The Art and Politics of America’s Most Famous Painting” at the Hayner Performance Room at Alton Square Mall. Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting is one of the world’s most famous and most parodied artworks. Despite its iconic status in popular culture, few people know the incredible story behind the creation and politics of this work. Professor Kilgo’s lecture tells how and why Wood created this painting and what prompted its meteoric rise to fame in 1930. Alton native Dee (Dolores) Kilgo, Ph.D., is a Professor Emerita of Art History at Illinois State University. She has authored two books, a PBS documentary, and

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Lawyers for Marcellus Williams have filed a late appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court alleging there were racial bias and constitutional errors at his trial.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A group of residents, advocates and history buffs is trying to save a historic school here — and turn the tide on the town’s future, too. The former Lincoln School, erected 138 years ago, was the city’s first school for Black students. It survived the 1917 massacre that targeted East St. […]

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  Members of the Webster Groves community remain committed to building affordable senior housing at 204 E. Lockwood Ave., and will again submit an application for federal and state tax low-income housing tax credits despite being denied funding a year ago. The land is owned by Peace United Church of Christ (UCC), whose […]

From Bluebeam:  Adds well as one of life’s “essentials,” water is a crucial element in a variety of industrial processes, not least construction. To the casual observer, the only visible evidence of construction site water use might be a worker hosing down a truck full of construction waste to prevent the escape of dust. But […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Get ready to “Rock the Quad” as COUGARFEST returns to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, promising an even bigger and better event for its second year. The fun begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, on the Stratton Quad, offering live music, family-friendly activities and a food truck festival — all for free. COUGARFEST aims to unite the SIUE community, alumni, students andlocal residents in a celebration of Cougar Nation. The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. “COUGARFEST was inspired by a desire to create a high-energy, inclusive event that brings together SIUE alumni, students, and community members to celebrate the start of Homecoming & Family Weekend,” said Cathy Taylor, ’15, Associate Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and executive director of Alumni and Donor Relations. “The event serves as an exciting way to build school spirit, reconnect alumni

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GRANITE CITY – State Representative Amy Elik is offering a FREE Shred Day in Granite City! Paper documents will be accepted for safe and secure destruction. Cardboard boxes used to transport documents will be returned to each person. The shredding company will accept a maximum of two bankers’ boxes per person. “I’m pleased to bring this free event to Grantie City,” Rep. Elik stated. “I hope that residents will take this opportunity to get rid of some documents you’ve been holding on to that need secure disposal. See you in Granite!” Event details are as follows: Saturday, October 5 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lot Next to GCUSD #9 District Office 2450 Stratford Lane, Granite City To participate, simply drive to the location where staff will be there to assist. Questions can be directed to Rep. Elik’s office at elik@ilhousegop.org or 618-433-8046.

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