GRAFTON — With an appearance by Warren Gohl, the chaplain for the National Memorial of Military Ascent, Grafton officials had to move to a larger venue to accommodate a large amount of attendees. Gohl is revered for his contributions to not only Native Americans, but war veterans and the improvement of the mental health of prison inmates. Gohl and Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow met at a conference and discovered both men were coveted Bronze Star holders. The duo immediately shared a unique bond formed during their service and solidified through their shared mission. Gohl is a Vietnam vet, while Morrow served in Dessert Storm and was a long-time military veteran who also was a key member of the Corps of Engineers team. "We are both spiritual men," said Morrow. "I believe our project is God’s project, just moving it forward to honor all veterans." Gohl, a Vietnam War veteran and former interrogator with the 25th Infantry Division, described how their paths crossed. "I met
(The Center Square) – Missouri is one of 19 states with a sales tax holiday as taxpayers won’t pay any state or local sales taxes on certain items this weekend.
A convicted felon appeared in federal court on Wednesday to be sentenced for robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint last year in a popular St. Louis neighborhood.
Here's the latest YouGov poll on the presidential race along with all the crosstabs: Kamala Harris is leading Trump 46% to 44%. Compared to two weeks ago, she's five points ahead of where Biden was and seven points ahead of where she was. Compared to Biden two weeks ago, Harris has picked up 3 points ...continue reading "Harris is way ahead of where Biden was two weeks ago"
JERSEYVILLE - Pitcher Gavin Ipanis threw a no-hitter, striking out seven, while Kadin Carlisle had three RBIs as the Alton Post 126 under-16 red American Legion baseball team concluded its season as Illinois state champions in the 7-0 win over host Jerseyville Post 492 in the finals of the state tournament Sunday afternoon at Jersey Community Middle School in Jerseyville. The boys are Auto Butler Male Athletes of the Month for Alton. The win finished a tremendously successful season for the junior Legionnaires, who also won the District 22 and Fifth Division titles on their way to the state championship over the hosts, who defeated Harrisburg in the losers bracket final to advance to Sunday's final. "What a game on the mound from Gavin Ipanis," said Post 126 manager Doug Booten. "To throw a no-hitter in the championship game, it's just phenomenal. But this group is so special It was a whole team effort all summer. I'm so proud of them." Post 126 scored the only two runs they
It’s been 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was killed and the Ferguson Uprising that followed. To honor that history and reflect on where St. Louis is today, St. Louis Public Radio is bringing back the podcast “We Live Here” for a special season that reflects on the truths that Ferguson exposed, why there still is an open wound a decade later and how community members continue to push for a better future. “We Live Here” host Chad Davis talks with Elaine Cha about upcoming episodes which drop weekly starting Aug. 1.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A study by BetOnline.ag compiled a list of the most hated baseball teams using trends software and Twitter data. The graphic below is based on negative tweets for each MLB team since Opening Day back in March. For example, tracking tweets like "I hate the Dodgers," "The Dodgers suck," "(expletive) the [...]
Missourians prefer to have their ashes scattered at the Gateway Arch, Faurot Field at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, while Illinoisans prefer the Mississippi Palisades State Park.
If Donald Trump wants to lose the "weird" label, he needs to stop being.......not so much weird in this clip as just plain creepy: "She was always of Indian heritage ... until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black." What kind ...continue reading "Yeah, Kamala Harris is Black"
BELLEVILLE - St. Clair County’s Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in a criminal sexual assault case. The Sheriff’s Office said on July 29, 2024, it responded to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon in reference to a criminal sexual assault. “Upon arrival, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputy spoke with the victim’s parents, who said their daughter had possibly been sexually assaulted. After the initial report, the St. Clark County Sheriff’s Department investigators began their investigation. With the help of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department investigators were able to submit for criminal charges on Richard H. Hay, 41. Hay is currently in custody." “While the St. Clair County Sheriff’s investigators were investigating the incident, there were several other victims that came forward about the subject,” the St. Clair Sheriff’s Department said. “The
Mike Isaacson, executive producer and artistic director for the Muny, talks about the premieres of “Waitress” and “In the Heights” during its 106th season, and what each musical’s directors and lead performers bring to the stage.
When Cheeraz Gormon’s younger brother, John, was murdered in a domestic violence altercation, she turned to writing and poetry to channel her grief. While she sought support and comfort from family and friends, she realized there was a lack of holistic approaches and resources for those mourning the loss of their siblings. Gormon has since founded the Sibling Support Network to foster community with others with similar experiences.
REO Speedwagon has announced a new set of tour dates, and they’re bringing Loverboy along with them.The rockers have announced 11 new shows, kicking off Nov. 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan,…
Despite last year’s seeming victory for the neighborhood association, the lack of action on the building highlights how an owner can drag out court-mandated action.
O'FALLON - At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, O’Fallon EMS and Police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing incident in the 600 Block of White Oak. Upon arrival, first responders found a 19-year-old woman with a single stab wound to her neck, resulting in significant blood loss. She was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officers on the scene determined that the victim had been involved in an altercation with her boyfriend, 20-year-old Havion A. Treadwell, when the stabbing occurred. Treadwell fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. A short time later, Treadwell was located walking along W. Highway 50 near I-64. He was apprehended after a brief foot chase and taken into custody. The results of the investigation were presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, Treadwell was charged with one count of Attempted First Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery. He is currently
Two years ago, Mylissa Farmer was denied an emergency abortion at hospitals in Missouri and Kansas while experiencing a miscarriage. On Tuesday, she filed a lawsuit against one of the hospitals — The University of Kansas Health System — accusing the hospital of sex discrimination and saying it violated a federal law meant to ensure doctors […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Clerk’s Office announces National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a national day of action, established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2020 to inspire civic engagement and encourage people to sign up to become a poll worker. On August 1, 2024, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day aims to address the continued need for poll workers to sign up ahead of the general election in November to #HelpAmericaVote and strengthen our democratic Republic. The Clerk’s Office has recently created an ad to recruit poll workers that will display over social media and other outlets in the next months. Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas said watch the display and share it. Contact information is provided in the ad, however, you can sign up now by using the Madison County Clerk’s webpage at: www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/county_clerk/elections/election_judges
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