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Daily Deal: Babbel Language Learning (All Languages)

1 year 1 month ago
You probably already know the benefits of learning a language, so let’s focus on the app. Right off the bat, let’s be clear about one thing: When we say “app” we don’t mean that you’re limited to using Babbel on your phone. You can use Babbel on desktop, too, and your progress is synchronized across […]
Gretchen Heckmann

O'Fallon Students Explore French and Spanish Landmarks

1 year 1 month ago
O'FALLON - This summer, World Language students from O'Fallon Township High School embarked on an educational journey to Spain and France, guided by their teacher, Mrs. Grossmann. The students explored significant cultural and historical sites such as Montmartre in Paris, where they participated in a painting class with a professor from the Beaux-Arts de Paris. The O'Fallon group also visited Les Invalides, the resting place of Napoleon, and toured various other landmarks including Pont du Gard, the Aude River, Avignon, Le Palais des Papes, Nimes at the Roman Maison Carrée, Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, and took a walking tour of Barcelona. This enriching experience was facilitated by a $1,000 travel scholarship that the students applied for through the World Language DoDEA Grant: Project Bilit. Additional fundraising efforts also contributed to making the trip financially feasible. Mrs. Grossmann expressed enthusiasm for future trips abroad, noting the significant impact

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Benefit Set to Help Alton Woman Through Difficult Twin Pregnancy

1 year 1 month ago
ALTON - Community members have the chance to support a local family through a difficult pregnancy. Starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at VFW Post 1308 in Alton, people can enjoy live music, food, a 50/50 raffle, basket drawings and more at a benefit for Alaina Jones. Alaina is 20 weeks pregnant with twin girls, and she has experienced challenges throughout her pregnancy. Her mother, Natalie Jones, explained that Alaina, her partner Devin and their son Louis are a “great family” who could use some extra support. “It’s a super high-risk pregnancy,” Natalie said. “They’re a young couple. They’re a great family. They have a young son, Louis, and they just wanted to expand their family. They’re just going through a rough time, and is having to take off a lot of work to take her and take care of her. So we thought we’d put together this benefit to help them get through this.” The twins are monochorionic

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Fewer monarch butterflies expected in Missouri this fall

1 year 1 month ago
Scientists have reported a significant drop in monarch butterfly migration numbers for the 2024 fall season, with experts attributing the decline to habitat loss and climate change, and urging the public to support monarchs by planting native perennials and preserving milkweed plants.
Joe Millitzer

Judge dismisses lawsuit, Homer G. Phillips Hospital keeps name

1 year 1 month ago
A St. Louis County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital, ruling that the institution can continue to use its name, as it was intended to honor the hospital's namesake and his contributions to the community.
Joe Millitzer