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Recycle Your Holiday Lights

1 year 3 months ago
Don't put holiday string lights in your recycling bin! Find out how you can recycle your lights, Christmas tree and some types of gift wrapping.
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Middletown to Light 5,700 Luminaries on Christmas Eve in Alton

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON - The Middletown Luminaries will once again be lit on Christmas Eve night. At 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2024, community members are invited to Middletown in Alton to see the luminaries throughout the neighborhood. The neighbors come together to light the luminaries every year, and they are eager to share the Christmas spirit with the community once again. “It’s a beautiful sight to behold,” said Shannon, who chairs the luminary event. “If you take a while to get in the Christmas spirit, drive through Middletown and see the beautiful luminaries.” Shannon and Molly, who oversee Middletown Neighbors, explained that the neighborhood is divided into blocks. One person organizes their block’s luminary efforts every year. For example, Molly hosts a block party where all the neighbors are invited to help prepare the luminaries on Christmas Eve afternoon. As an organization, Middletown Neighbors covers the cost of the candles from Catholic Suppl

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Planned Parenthood discusses latest ruling in Missouri Amendment 3 litigation

1 year 3 months ago
Planned Parenthood is speaking out after a Missouri judge ruled the state’s near total abortion ban is unenforceable. However, the providers still can’t resume abortion care. While Planned Parenthood said this is progress, the judge still upheld one pretty large barrier to being able to provide abortion care again, which could mean there won't be access until the case is over. “We know that in November the voters, overwhelmingly said they wanted abortion access to be restored in the state,”…
Laura Barczewski