American teens are driving less than in previous decades, prompting civic advocates to warn that fewer young people may register to vote. Yet at least one state — New Hampshire — offers insight into how civic groups can work around a lack of registration opportunities to ensure young people can register, as well as the […]
TROY, IL. - Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, First Fridays Art on the Streets — a celebration of creativity and community. This event is perfect for students as well. While not a "juried event" we do limit vendors to have the best variety. Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dawn Mushill announced the arts event for Friday, Aug. 7. There is a small participation fee for those selling their items, and some sponsored spaces available for those particularly doing chalk
On June 21, 2026, just after 11:30PM, District 6 officers responded to the 5000 block of West Florissant for a shooting. When they arrived, they located a 43-year-old man on the ground near the curb with multiple gunshot wounds.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bradley Tueth placed third in the 400-meter dash at Adidas Nationals Elite, finishing in a personal-best 48.33 in one of the top times in the area’s history. Competing at the national meet in Greensboro, N.C., Tueth lowered his previous personal best of 48.80, which he ran while placing third at the IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Championships in Charleston. Tueth is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for his efforts in Greensboro, N.C. Eddy Mike Pierre
GILLESPIE - Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, July 6 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym. What: Gillespie Community Blood Drive When: Monday, July 6, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Gillespie Methodist Church Gym, 900 Broadway, Gillespie, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org
Ask not for whom the Swiftie bell tolls, Kirk Hammett, it tolls for thee.The Metallica guitarist discovered that Taylor Swift and karma do indeed vibe like that, or at least…
A longer day can change your brain before you even notice it. That burst of motivation people often feel in summer is not just a mood or a cultural habit. It has real roots in light, sleep, movement, social life, and biology. People may wake up with more energy, feel more willing to go outside, or find it easier to stay active. Of course, not everyone feels their best in summer, and heat can also drain energy. Still, for many people, the season brings a clear lift. The reason is not one thing.
WASHINGTON — When the overhead lights turn off at the Farmville Detention Center in Virginia, it not only means that night has arrived for Aliaksei Scharbachenia, but that panic attacks will soon follow. The attacks, which started after his detention began last August, he said, have only grown worse, stemming from the fear that he […]
ALTON - On June 21, 2026, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the Alton Police Department and personnel from the Alton Fire Department responded to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at Homer Adams Parkway and Buckmaster. According to preliminary information, a male operating a moped-style motorcycle rear-ended a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. A passenger was also riding on the motorcycle at the time of the crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries and
A table full of food can turn strangers into a group in less than an hour. That change happens all the time. People who have little in common sit down, pass plates, ask for the salt, and start talking. A family argument softens over soup. New coworkers become less awkward at lunch. Neighbors who barely wave to each other end up sharing recipes over a fence. Food does more than fill people up. It creates a setting where connection feels easier and more natural. Food gives people a reason to
Come Face-to-Fin with Earth’s Largest Creature through The Blue Whale Story at the Saint Louis Science Center! The life story of the largest creatures on Earth will come alive at […]
On This Day, June 22, 1990…Billy Joel became the first rock act to headline Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.The show was night one of a two-night stand at…
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