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Daily Deal: Geekey Multi-Tool

2 months ago
Geekey is an innovative, compact multi-tool like nothing seen before. It’s truly a work of art with engineering that combines everyday common tools into one sleek little punch that delivers endless capability. Geekey features many common tools that have been used for decades and proven essential for everyday fixes. It’s on sale for $23. Note: […]
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Kim Jones-Riley Recognized For Leadership At Gordon Bush Center

2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 is celebrating National Assistant Principal Week this week, and one of those who stands out is Kim Jones-Riley. Jones-Riley is an Assistant Principal at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. The East St. Louis School District 189 singled Jones-Riley out for her leadership and impact on students and staff. The Gordon Bush Alternative Center Principal Darnell Spencer praised Jones-Riley for her “unwavering commitment

Futuremakers: The Room Artists Mixer and Micro Grants

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS – Futuremakers will host its first Artist Mixer tomorrow, April 16 from 5:007:00 p.m. at The Moniker. This Artist Mixer is a networking event bringing together artists, institutions, small businesses, and placemakers working across downtown. Artists and creatives can network with venues, developers, and organizations looking to collaborate, program, and support creative work [...]
Varkita Quinn

Alton High School Inducts 75 New National Honor Society Members

2 months ago
ALTON - Seventy-five Alton High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society, a major accomplishment. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, families and staff members crowded the school’s auditorium to watch the induction ceremony. Advisor Angela Laaker noted that the organization is a great way to build leaders, and the ceremony was a chance to celebrate their new members. “I think they're going to be bigger and better people because of it,” she said. Students

Pedestrian Struck on Humbert Road Suffers Critical Injuries

2 months ago
GODFREY - A 54-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday night, April 13, 2026, while crossing Humbert Road in Godfrey, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 8:45 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, to the 5600 block of Humbert Road just south of North Mill Spring Drive for a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators determined a vehicle traveling southbound on Humbert Road struck a pedestrian

Graceful Treasures Kicks Off Fourth Year with "Good Old-Fashioned Flea Market"

2 months ago
ALTON - Graceful Treasures will kick off their flea market season this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, community members can stop by the warehouse at Milton Schoolhouse for a flea market sponsored by the vintage store Graceful Treasures. Owner Kimberly Grace encourages everyone to come out and see what the market has to offer. “It is an actual, good old-fashioned flea market where there’s rusty, crusty, old, all the way to newer home decor,”

MRH superintendent accepts Hazelwood position: Her statement

2 months ago
After five years as Maplewood Richmond Heights superintendent, Dr. Bonita E. Jamison has accepted the superintendent position in the Hazelwood School District. She has the following statement to the MRH community: Dear MRH Community, Serving as Superintendent of Maplewood Richmond Heights over the past five years has been one of the most meaningful chapters of […]
Doug Miner