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Tarlton Promotes Roslyn Croft to Director of Community Engagement

2 months ago

Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, promoted Roslyn Croft to director of community engagement. In this role, Croft will serve as a key member of Tarlton’s Business Development and Marketing team and identify and cultivate business opportunities, build external relationships and support the firm’s strategic growth objectives. She joined Tarlton […]

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Local Fifth Grader Serves as Sweeper at National Skate Event

2 months ago
GLEN CARBON - Fifth-grader Lindley Weiss of Cassens Elementary School in Glen Carbon took on a unique role at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships held in St. Louis, serving as a sweeper during the Monday and Tuesday sessions. Weiss, of Glen Carbon, a member of the River’s Edge Figure Skating Club, was selected to be a sweeper with other young skaters aged 8-14. Sweepers collect the stuffed animals and sort gifts thrown on the ice after a skater’s performance during the event. More

St. Charles County Council Approves Amended Transportation Bill

2 months ago

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: St. Charles County Council members recently approved a bill including an amendment to increase funding for Hwy. N improvements and remove funding to extend Lake St. Louis Boulevard. The more than $9 million proposed for the extension project was reassigned to the Hwy. N project, bringing funds for Hwy. N up […]

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Police Investigate Homicide Of Adult Female

2 months ago
Homicide Investigation in the 3700 block of Av De Paris Drive ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — St. Louis County Police are investigating a homicide after an adult female was fatally shot Monday night, Jan. 12, 2026, in the 3700 block of Av De Paris Drive. Officers from the North County Precinct responded at 10:21 p.m. Jan. 12, 2026, to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the woman with at least one gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are currently in

Joe's Pizza and Pasta In East Alton To Close Soon

2 months ago
EAST ALTON - Joe’s Pizza and Pasta at 17 Eastgate Plaza in East Alton has announced it will be closing soon after many years of serving the community. The exact date of closure has not yet been determined, but the restaurant has encouraged customers to visit this week as it winds down its operations. The announcement was made on the business’s social media, expressing gratitude to customers, team members, and the community for their support over the years. Joe’s

Sen. Durbin Calls On Republicans To Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

2 months ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today took to the Senate floor to urge Senate Republicans to join Senate Democrats in voting to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA)enhanced premium tax credits. As Durbin made clear in his remarks, millions of Americans have relied on these tax credits to afford their health insurance, yet Republican lawmakers opted to allow the ACA enhanced premium tax credits to expire. “Against the direction and wishes

Girl Scout Cookie Season Arrives in Southern Illinois

2 months ago
GLEN CARBON – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. During this highly anticipated time of the year, girls acquire five important life skills – goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

Megan Land, APRN, Joins Prairie Cardiovascular O'Fallon Team

2 months ago
O’FALLON, Ill. – Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group are proud to announce that Megan Land, APRN, has joined its team at Prairie Cardiovascular O’Fallon, located at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 1800. Land is a board-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in cardiology. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and management of a wide range of heart conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arrhythmias, heart failure and coronary

Carrollton Bank Promotes Matt Warren To Regional President For Edwardsville

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Warren has been promoted to regional president in Edwardsville. “Matt has been dedicated to helping businesses across Edwardsville achieve their goals and dreams,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “His leadership, experience, and commitment to our customers make him an excellent choice to guide our continued growth in the region.” Matt succeeds Bill Barlow who will continue managing his long-term ke

$90B Funding Gap Underscores Need for U.S. School

2 months ago

From Facility Executive: The 2025 State of Our Schools report, released by the 21st Century School Fund, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and the National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), shows that the U.S. now faces a $90 billion shortfall in school facility funding every single year, despite significant progress local school districts have made […]

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Senator Belt Launches Valentine's Card Drive For Seniors

2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt’s office is collecting store-bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day. “Join me in showing our support for our senior community by letting them know we are thinking about them on Valentine’s Day,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We have done this for several years now, and it’s really a great way to brighten someone’s day.” Individuals are encourage

O’Fallon Sports Complex Financial Details Set to Go Before City Council

2 months ago

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: A proposed agreement between the city of O’Fallon and the developer of a planned sports complex is set to go before the City Council at its next meeting. The agreement includes tax breaks and new tax districts to help the developer break even on the project, something O’Fallon Economic Development Director […]

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District 7 Board of Education Appoints Dr. Allen Duncan Jr. as Interim Superintendent

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education unanimously approved the 7-0 appointment of Dr. Allen Duncan Jr. as Interim Superintendent during its monthly work session on Monday, Jan. 12. Duncan has been serving as Acting Superintendent since September 25, 2025. Dr. Duncan brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to District 7, having spent his entire professional career serving the Edwardsville community. Duncan most recently

Why January Feels Longer Than Other Months

2 months ago
A month with 31 days shouldn’t feel longer than other 31-day months—yet for many people, January seems to stretch like it has extra pages in the calendar. That “long month” feeling isn’t just whining or bad math. It comes from a mix of psychology, routines, money timing, and the way our brains mark events. January often has fewer built-in landmarks, more pressure to “reset,” and more waiting for the next thing to happen. Put those together, and the day