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GRANITE CITY — During the late hours of August 3, 2024, to the early hours of August 4, 2024, the lives of many were irrevocably altered after a tragic motorcycle crash near Pontoon Beach. Meghan Lance, along with Nicko Lance, is spearheading a fundraiser to support the immediate expenses following the tragic loss of community members Cole and Morgan Whitford. The sudden passing of Cole and Morgan Whitford has left their family not only handling profound grief, but also managing the practicalities of funeral expenses and bills. To assist with these immediate financial burdens, a trust has been established in the names of their daughters, Remington and Emersyn Whitford. Contributions to this fund can be made through any FCB Bank or directly via the Irwin Funeral Home. “This world lost two beautiful souls leaving behind their two daughters, dogs, and home,” Meghan Lance shared. “Any donations will go toward immediate expenses and any remaining funds will be left

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When police conducted a welfare check, they found the doors blocked from the inside. Police said the victims were too weak to climb the stairs.

I am excited to announce that I am joining the board of Bluesky, where I will be providing advice and guidance to the company to help it achieve its vision of a more open, more competitive, more decentralized online world.  In the nearly three decades that I’ve been writing Techdirt I’ve been writing about what […]

GODFREY - With daily deals and top-notch customer service, Village Dispensary has something for everyone. Located at 110 Northport Drive in Godfrey, the new dispensary offers a variety of cannabis products and accessories. The “budtenders” pride themselves on their customer service, and they look forward to assisting the community with all of their THC needs. “It’s just nice to come into work,” said Alli, a representative with Village Dispensary. “You come in to help people and it’s pretty effortless. I love learning, and you learn something new every day there.” The dispensary offers daily specials, starting with “Roll Into the Week Monday” — a deal on pre-rolls — and “Tasty Tuesday” edible specials. “Waxy Wednesday” offers sales on concentrates and vapes. “Thirsty Thursday” promises 30% off select cannabis-infused drinks, and “Flower Friday” offers flower

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BELLEVILLE - Tech. Sgt. Matthew Bihlajama, a Space Force member stationed at the 618th Air Operations Center, finds time in his busy schedule to participate in the Air Force Cycling Team. Alongside retired Lt. Col. Vincent Zabala and TSgt. Jeremiah Abellanosa from the HQ Cyberspace Capabilities Center equipment control office, Bihlajama recently trained for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. The Air Force Cycling Team’s commitment to this 430-mile journey across Iowa showcases their dedication not only to fitness, but also to teamwork and community support. “Our weekly group rides are crucial for building camaraderie, but the real preparation happens individually,” explained Zabala. “Each member has to train on their own to develop the endurance and strength needed for this grueling eight-day event.” Bihlajama emphasized that the Air Force Cycling Team’s participation in RAGBRAI extends beyond the physical challenge. “We’re

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It is at least the third time this year that Trump hedged his bets in the Missouri GOP primary.

Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz and U2 are among the artists vying for an MTV VMA this year.All three are nominated in the Best Rock category: Bon Jovi for “Legendary,” Kravitz for “Human”…

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Every longstanding presidential democracy has collapsed sooner or later. Our turn might be next.

Around 7:20 a.m., a car hit the patrol car. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of injuries was not immediately available.

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) will host its fourth annual Plan Room Open House Sept. 18 at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center. The free event will be held from 3-6 PM. Marla Roach, SLDC contract compliance manager, said that the even will connect M/WBE contractors with majority-owned firms. She said that — as in […]

Open Concept, a bar led by St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler, has permanently closed.

Oh great, Democrats now have two people on their ticket with names that are easy to mispronounce. For the record, our new VP-to-be is Tim WALLZ, not WALTZ or anything like that—though God only knows what Fox News will decide to call him. In any case, welcome to the show, governor. It's gonna be an ...continue reading "Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’s running mate"

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is proud to host Clearly Human V, an all-media group exhibition of artwork focused on the human figure. Clearly Human gives a comprehensive look at […]

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APPERCEPTION: the mental process by which a person makes sense of an idea by assimilating it to the body of ideas he or she already possesses. This exhibit by St. […]

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The Beauty of A Black Man Loving Black Men is a series that explores the tender and often overlooked aspect of Black male affection and romance. In many communities, discussions […]

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On This Day, Aug. 6, 1965…The Beatles released their fifth studio album Help!, which was the soundtrack to their film of the same name.The album produced three #1 singles, including…

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Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]

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Running from June 22 to Sept. 1, Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800, features more than 100 works drawn from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s notable collection […]

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