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"They have found a way to forgive and trust and now they want to pay it forward to help others," said The Gentle Barn founder Ellie Laks.

As always, there's a lot you can say about the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. But one of the things you can say is this: After holding them prisoner for 11 months, Hamas decided last week to murder six of them in cold blood rather than take the chance they might be rescued. Condemn Israel ...continue reading "Hamas murdered six hostages in cold blood"

ALTON - As students and staff at Alton Community Unit School District #11 settle into the school year, Superintendent Elaine Kane breaks down the District Improvement Plan. Kane welcomed the community back to school and expressed her excitement to serve in the superintendent role. “I wouldn’t want to do it anywhere else,” she said. “The 31 years that I’ve been in Alton have been so meaningful to me because of the relationships. And this is my home. I’m an Alton High graduate. Our four kids graduated from Alton. So it’s personal. The work here for me is personal. This is my community.” Kane explained that the district has spent the last 18 months working on the District Improvement Plan. Administrators and the Board of Education have categorized everyone in the district into one of two groups: the people who teach and the people who create the conditions for teaching and learning. By dividing responsibilities into these two

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ST. ANN, Mo. - Tim Ezell travels to the Sweet Spot Cafe, located in St. Ann at 3586 Adie Road, to grab some sweet, delicious donuts. Ezell also traveled to Florissant to visit Old Town Donuts, located at 510 North New Florissant Road.

Welcome to 'This Day in History' for September 2nd! World War II Ends in the Pacific (1945) Arguably the most impactful event to have occurred on September 2nd is the formal end of World War II in the Pacific. On this day in 1945, representatives of Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially bringing an end to the conflict. This momentous event marked the cessation of hostilities in one of the most devastating wars in human history. It was a day of relief and hope as nations looked forward to a future of peace and rebuilding. Great Fire of London Starts (1666) Another significant event that took place on this day was the start of the Great Fire of London in 1666. The fire began in a bakery on Pudding Lane and quickly spread, engulfing large parts of the city. Over the course of three days, the fire destroyed around 80% of the city, including 87 churches and 13,200 houses. Although the fire devastated London, it also led to major

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In May Maplewood’s design and review board advised against a rehabber’s plan to reduce the size of the front porch on a house on Elm Avenue. The rehabber said the back door was more important than the front so the front porch size could be basically a large step up to the door, with a […]

Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in August:

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis' biennial exhibition kicks off September 7.

The fundraiser helps people living with neuromuscular diseases.

The journey into parenthood is often described as a beautiful yet challenging transition, with a whirlwind of emotions that can sometimes overwhelm new parents. Amidst the joy and excitement, many people can experience moderate changes in mood and demeanor that are often referred to as the baby blues. However, these symptoms can escalate into more a more serious diagnosis called postpartum depression (PPD). Since these two diagnoses can begin with similar symptoms, it can be hard to tell the difference initially. Baby blues are hormonal changes in the body that can cause symptoms that affect the mood. It is considered a very mild and temporary form of depression. While postpartum depression can initially be confused with baby blues, its symptoms are more extreme and persist for a longer duration. Over time, this condition can hinder your ability to care for your baby and manage everyday responsibilities. Here’s what else you should know: Baby Blues Postpartum

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CARLINVILLE - A good selection of high-quality reading materials at low prices will be available during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be the library’s third annual sidewalk sale, which has been a successful fund-raiser in the past. Books will be on sale for a $1 donation each at this outdoor event, which offers gently-used materials in all genres, including fiction, biography, how-to, cooking, philosophy, travel, history, and holidays. In addition to the outdoor sale, visitors may browse the usual Book Nook selections inside in the conference room, where shoppers may fill a bag of books for one dollar throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will benefit library programs. The sidewalk sale is one of many activities in Carlinville that day, including the annual Fall Festival at the Macoupin County Historical Society. “We’ve received many high-quality, high-interest book donations

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a progressive genetic disorder that causes muscles to weaken over time.