GILLESPIE - A familiar face has taken over a Litchfield game and hobby business designed to provide a fun, welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages. Jerry Ehlers, who grew up in Gillespie, is the owner of Bobbaloo’s at #7 Litchfield Plaza, and envisions the business as an alternative for “families to get together, and do things.” “Today, it seems like so many people just sit with their phones,” said Ehlers, “or they’re always playing video games. They aren’t doing things together, as a family. I want Bobbaloo’s to be a place where people come and have fun, as a unit.” In June 2023, Ehlers took over Bobbaloo’s, which is one of the few game and hobby outlets between Springfield and St. Louis. “Our products are getting more popular,” he said, “but these type of stores don’t usually serve small towns. I’ve had a lot of people tell me how glad they are that there’s a place like
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump pledged Monday to keep the polio vaccine available throughout his presidency, but didn’t extend that protection to other vaccines, saying he expects his administration will look closely at safety — something the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already does before granting approval. Trump’s comments came during an hour-long press conference […]
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man who shot and killed his mother's fiancé in 2022 appeared in court on Monday and pleaded guilty to an amended charge. Prosecutors with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office said Joshua D. Jackson, 33, killed Jeffrey Cook on Jan. 29, 2022, at Cook's home in the 2800 block [...]
Joshua D. Jackson, 33, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of 60-year-old Jeffrey Cook at a home in the 2800 block of Chariton Street.
O'FALLON, Ill. — Seventh-grade students at Fulton Junior High School in O'Fallon recently engaged in hands-on science, utilizing microscopes to explore the microscopic world. The classes, taught by innovative instructors Ashley Stefanisin and Julia Weyhaupt, provided students with the opportunity to observe live microorganisms and develop their scientific skills. The activities took place during regular science classes, allowing students to interact with specimens and gain a deeper understanding of the microscopic realm. This experiential learning approach aimed to foster curiosity and enthusiasm among the students as they discovered various aspects of science. The school expressed pride in the students' engagement and eagerness to learn, highlighting the importance of such interactive educational experiences.
SHILOH - At 1:47 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024, Shiloh Police officers conducted a well-being check on a missing person in the 300 block of North Main Street. The missing individual, identified as Vikki L. Thomas, 59, was located driving a vehicle that was subsequently stopped, leading to the detention of all occupants. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, officers discovered a controlled substance. As a result, both females in the vehicle were taken into custody for outstanding warrants and possession of a controlled substance. The following day, St. Clair County Assistant State's Attorney Beth Nester issued two warrants against Thomas: one for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except (A)/(D), classified as a Class 4 Felony, and another for Obstructing Identification, a Class A Misdemeanor. The warrants were reviewed and signed by St. Clair County Judge Sara Rice, confirming their validity. Thomas is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail. The investigation
by Tom Finan, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Construction Forum As a database developer who started out in IT three decades ago as a recent Wash U. psych grad Chris Marshall, founder of Verified Backups (VBU), applied basic human nature and common sense to his IT work: If data has value, people will try to steal […]
WOOD RIVER - A woman from Wood River and a man from East Alton were both charged with attempted armed robbery after luring a victim out of their home and pointing a firearm at them. Tyler M. Cunningham, 22, of East Alton, and Brooke C. Wiegand, 20, of Wood River, were both charged with attempted armed robbery, both Class 1 felonies. Cunningham was additionally charged with unlawful possession of weapons by a felon, a Class 3 felony. On Dec. 11, 2024, Cunningham and Wiegand allegedly attempted a robbery while armed with a Bryco Model 49 9mm handgun, according to court documents. Cunningham’s possession of the pistol was unlawful as he had previously been convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance in a 2023 Madison County case. Cunningham’s criminal history also includes several other charges in Madison County dating back to 2020, including burglary, drug possession, probation violation, and more. Petitions were filed to deny both Cunningham and
Quite famously, snarkier-than-thou music review site Pitchfork posted a brief, incisive review of Australian band Jet’s second album in 2006. The review contained nothing more than the 0.0 score and this embedded video: This, my friends, epitomizes the legal travails of Mr. Jason Fyk, a “self-made millionaire” who leveraged Facebook’s reach to turn his websites […]
"White later told police he shot Moore twice after confronting him about unpaid tuckpointing work White had done for Moore," a statement from the court said.
John Lennon’s two sons, Julian Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon, spent some quality time together and gave the public a little peek at their evening.Julian shared a trio of photos from their hangout…
The overtaking of Bud Light as America's most popular draft beer has been "years in the making," according to the founder of Draftline Technologies, a company that provides software for beverage distributors.
JERSEYVILLE — Taylor Woodring, a junior at Jerseyville High School, has had a standout cross-country season in 2024, marked by significant personal achievements and a strong support system. Woodring is a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for Jersey. Woodring, who has been running competitively since sixth grade, emphasized the importance of the sport in managing stress and staying connected with her community. "I love Jerseyville, and the team support is incredible," Woodring said. Woodring's season highlights include a first-place finish at the East Alton-Wood River Invite on October 12, where she recorded a personal record of 20:32.8. This performance was followed by a time of 22:27.9 at the Mississippi Valley Conference championships on October 17 and a 21:28.8 finish at the Jacksonville Regional on October 26. Earlier in the season, she also competed at the Granite City Invite on September 7, finishing with a time of 21:47.2. Woodring also advanced to the sectional
Southwest Airlines Co. and American Airlines Group Inc., the two busiest carriers at Lambert, are finishing the year with more optimistic financial projections. Learn about the latest trends impacting the travel business in this story.
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