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Beer Master Tour

1 month 3 weeks ago

The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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Rachel Huffman

Day Fresh Tour

1 month 3 weeks ago

The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Rachel Huffman

Meet Miss Calhoun County Abby Johnes

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HARDIN - Calhoun County Fair Queen Abby Johnes couldn’t be more excited to be the face of her hometown. “I love Calhoun and everybody in it, so of course, it’s great to be able to represent them,” she said. Johnes, 18, recently won the Calhoun County Fair and was named Miss Calhoun for the 2025–2026 year. With this title, Johnes will represent Calhoun County at events and area fairs until September 2026. She looks forward to advocating for her county and representing the community. Beyond her fair queen duties, Johnes works 30 hours a week as a bank teller in Brussels. She also attends Lewis and Clark Community College, where she is studying architecture. While her schedule keeps her busy, she loves everything she is doing. She shared that she decided to enter the Miss Calhoun pageant on a whim. She “always knew” she wanted to compete, but it was a last-minute decision to enter this year. “It sounded exciting, something that

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Oktoberfest: More Than Just Beer—A Celebration of Culture and Community

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Did you know that Oktoberfest attracts over six million visitors annually, making it the world’s largest folk festival? But beyond the sea of frothy beer steins and traditional Bavarian garb lies a rich tapestry of history, cultural identity, and communal spirit. Oktoberfest is not merely a party; it is a living tradition that reflects the values and heritage of Bavaria while inviting the world to partake in its joyous customs. The Origins and Cultural Roots of Oktoberfest Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a royal wedding celebration in Munich, Bavaria, to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich were invited to join the festivities, which included horse races and agricultural shows. The event was so popular that it evolved into an annual celebration. Over the years, Oktoberfest grew beyond its initial festivities, incorporating Bavarian music, dance, traditional clothing like lederhosen and dirndls, and, of

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Survival Flight Manager Leads Donation to Alton Police

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ALTON — The Alton Police Department received a donation of three tactical trauma bags filled with lifesaving medical supplies from Justin Chapman, Regional Manager of Ground EMS Services with Survival Flight, and his son, Grayson Chapman, a student at Alton Middle School. The donation was made to ensure that officers and staff at Alton Middle School have immediate access to critical medical tools during emergencies. The kits will be kept on hand at the school to assist in the event of a critical incident where rapid response is essential. School Resource Officer Ashley Clare will oversee the placement and readiness of the trauma bags. The Alton Police Department expressed gratitude to the Chapman family and Survival Flight for their commitment to student and community safety.

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This Day in History on October 21: Thomas Edison Successfully Tests the First Electric Light Bulb

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October 21 has been a day marked by significant events that have shaped our world across centuries and continents. Turning back the clock to the 18th century, October 21, 1805, stands out with the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, under Admiral Lord Nelson, defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain, decisively asserting British naval dominance. This victory not only prevented Napoleon’s invasion plans of Britain but also shaped European geopolitics for years to come. Nelson’s leadership and sacrifice during the battle have become iconic symbols in naval history. In the realm of politics and governance, October 21, 1965, marks the establishment of the Indo-Pakistani ceasefire after the intense and brief conflict known as the Second Kashmir War. The ceasefire, brokered by international actors, helped de-escalate tensions on the Indian subcontinent, although the underlying issues remained unresolved for decades.

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