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Bethalto's Trimpe Middle School Introduces Baseball Program

1 year 2 months ago
BETHALTO - Trimpe Middle School had an exciting baseball season with their new team gracing the field. This year, Trimpe Middle School introduced baseball to their lineup, with 26 seventh- and eighth-grade players comprising two teams. Coach Jason Huhsman and Athletic Director Jeff Ochs noted their enthusiasm for the new sport at Trimpe, and they believe it will help develop the players before they enter the high school baseball program. “Bethalto takes a lot of pride in their sports programs,” Huhsman said. “It’s something that’s been a long time coming. I coach high school baseball as well, so we’ve been trying to get middle school baseball because most of our schools in the high school conference have it. The more you can get hands on the players and teach them your ways and that, it always helps.” Most of the players had experience playing baseball already, but they were eager to join the school’s official team. They finished

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Amber Waterman to serve two consecutive life sentences for woman's murder

1 year 2 months ago
UPDATE 10/15/2024 — The Missouri woman accused of kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child will serve two life sentences. A federal judge has sentenced Amber Waterman to life in prison for each of the two charges against her (kidnapping resulting in death and causing the death of an unborn child). Each [...]
Jessica Hammer

Superintendent fired by Saint Louis Public Schools 'for cause' after losing appeal, says she'll 'pursue legal action'

1 year 2 months ago
Keisha Scarlett's employment as the superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools was terminated Monday, months after being placed on leave amid an investigation into the district's budget. The district's board voted to terminate Scarlett's employment "for cause" by a vote of 6-0, with one member abstaining. A news release from the district Tuesday said the vote came Monday night after the board held an evidentiary hearing. "At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Education voted to terminate…
Sam Clancy and Kelsi Anderson

Break the ice at parties and first dates with Flirt With Disaster card game! 

1 year 2 months ago
SPONSORED – Flirt With Disaster is new card game and the idea of St. Louisan, Jared Downey. It is perfect for breaking the ice at gatherings and parties or even for a date night. Discover new things about your friends or even about yourself. Hear more about where the idea came from.   Flirt With Disaster [...]
Kamy Smelser

Is Trump mentally fit?

1 year 2 months ago
The press is finally starting to ask the most obvious question in the world: This is from the Washington Post, and it follows a major story on the same theme last week in the New York Times. The taboo is finally lifting.
Kevin Drum