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St. Louis Children's Hospital unveils Child Life Zone for kids

1 month 3 weeks ago
St. Louis Children's Hospital opened a new Child Life Zone on Wednesday, providing a dedicated space for young patients to cope, create and escape the realities of being hospitalized. The facility aims to support children's emotional well-being by offering a sense of normalcy and fun activities.
Kelley Hoskins

St. Clair County Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty To Filing Hundreds Of False Tax Returns, Resulting In Over $600,000 In Loss

1 month 3 weeks ago
BENTON — A St. Clair County tax return preparer who owned and operated several tax preparation businesses pleaded guilty in federal court in Benton to charges that she intentionally made false statements on tax return forms and committed wire fraud, according to court documents and federal officials. Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of false statements on a tax return, one count of wire fraud, and three counts of aiding and abetting in submitting false and fraudulent returns

Business Builder Series Workshop to Strengthen Presenting, Networking & Leadership Skills

1 month 3 weeks ago
TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is inviting professionals from across the region to attend a Business Builder Series workshop focused on presenting, networking and leadership skills on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Tri-Township Public Library in Troy, Illinois. The “Business Builder Series: Presenting, Networking & Leading with Impact Workshop” is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The chamber said the interactive, hands-on format is designed to

Missing mail found dumped in north St. Louis

1 month 3 weeks ago
A large pile of undelivered mail was found on a vacant lot in north St. Louis, offering possible answers for residents across the region who say they have struggled for months to receive important deliveries.
Chad Mira

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Dalton Carriker Excels in Baseball and Football at Roxana High

1 month 3 weeks ago
ROXANA - Roxana High School senior Dalton Carriker is concluding his athletic career in style this spring for the Shells baseball team as a key player. He earned All-Conference honors in baseball and football and was the 2025 Baseball Offensive Player of the Year, according to information provided by Stephanie Carriker. Carriker, a Roxana athlete and straight-A student, has also earned Academic All-State recognition in football. In baseball, he has “already broken multiple Roxana records”