ALTON/GRANITE CITY - Over 700 local kids will receive a new pair of shoes this month through All God’s Children Shall Have Shoes. This organization allows kids in need to choose a pair of brand new shoes and a packet of socks. Every December, Sue Wooden organizes monetary donations and coordinates visits from area schools to Famous Footwear in Alton. She noted the importance of empowering the kids to choose their own shoes. “For a lot of the kids, this is their big Christmas
The Masonry Institute of St. Louis will host a continuing education seminar on Wednesday, December 17, offering a practical, accessible overview of how masonry materials are tested — and why it matters for project performance and compliance. “Masonry Material Testing – Basics and Best Practices” will walk participants through the standard procedures used to evaluate […]
ST. LOUIS - With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy for spending to snowball. First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is sharing tips to help people make smart financial choices to keep spending under control and avoid post-holiday debt. “Holiday spending tends to creep up every year, and while prices rise with inflation, paychecks don’t always keep pace,” said Stas Wolak, Chief Retail Banking Officer at First Mid. “When wages don’t rise at the
GRANITE CITY – Three men from Granite City have been charged in separate cases of stolen vehicle possession, including one man who fled from officers at high speeds into St. Louis. Douglas S. Ray, 45, of Granite City, was charged on Dec. 9, 1979 with one count each of offenses related to motor vehicles (a Class 2 felony) and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony). On Nov. 2, 2025, Ray was allegedly knowingly in possession of a 2022 Dodge Durango
A recent shooting involving a former Afghani US counter-terrorism asset who worked with the CIA (!!!) has become the tragedy the Trump administration apparently needed to go from “consistently racist” to “openly racist.” The wounding of two National Guard troops led directly to the president spending the holiday doing what he always does on holidays: […]
The firefighter, who was rescued in 14 minutes, was evaluated by medics at the scene. He was shaken but will be fine, authorities said. He was not taken to a hospital.
If you ever find yourself flying into Birmingham, England, you won't be landing at Ozzy Osbourne Airport.Despite a petition to rename it after the late metal legend and Birmingham hometown hero,…
On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980…A little over two months after the death of their drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin released a statement announcing their breakup."We wish it to be known that…
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