A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist the family of 19-year-old Elijah Madison, who recently died tragically. The fundraiser, organized by Trenton Saettele, aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with funeral arrangements and memorial services. Elijah Madison's unexpected death has prompted an outpouring of grief from friends and community members, who remember him as a kind and vibrant individual. "His loss has left an immense void in our hearts," Saettele stated in the campaign description. The fundraiser seeks to provide support during this difficult time, with all donations designated for the family’s immediate needs. The GoFundMe page highlights the importance of community support, inviting contributions as well as thoughts and prayers from those unable to donate. "Your generosity, love, and support are greatly appreciated as we honor Elijah’s memory and celebrate the beautiful life he lived," the campaign states. As of now, the community
From Urban Land: Once overlooked as little more than open-air spaces for trailer parking, industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sites are emerging as a promising niche for their increasingly significant role in the e-commerce and logistics sectors and their potential to earn strong returns for investors. “The pandemic brought shifts in demographic trends, changes in consumption, […]
New data from U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index report determined that departures slightly outnumbered arrivals in Missouri last year among movers using U-Haul.
From Webster- Kirkwood Times: Kirkwood officials gave initial approval to a proposed expansion of a car dealership, but not before adding a new requirement to Lou Fusz Toyota’s plan. The Kirkwood City Council on Dec. 5 approved the first reading of a measure that permits Lou Fusz Toyota, 10725 Manchester Road, to expand its business […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A Cape Girardeau developer is proposing a big indoor sports facility, hotel, food truck park and new restaurants on a vacant site in St. Charles County. The project in O’Fallon, Missouri, referred to as the O’Fallon Sports Center in filings to the city, is being proposed by Andy Patel, owner […]
New data from U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index report reveals a familiar trend for Illinois: It remains among the top states for outbound movers using U-Haul.
Net hiring in November (hires minus separations) went up slightly, but not enough to matter: Net hiring has been basically flat for the past two years and is roughly at its pre-pandemic average:
From Forbes: 2025 is almost upon us, and in the space of a few short years it feels like everything has changed in the workplace. After decades of college being promoted for every student, employers are now moving toward skills-first hiring that places a premium not on your college degree, but your actual skill set. […]
Police on Monday confirmed the death of 81-year-old Richard "Rick" Budde of University City. Budde died two weeks ago but police did not announce his death until a reporter asked about him.
GODFREY - The 47th Annual Harman Family Bluegrass Show is slated for this weekend, and Mike Harman promises old-fashioned fun and toe-tapping tunes. Hosted by the Harman Family Bluegrass Band, the show is a beloved January tradition for many people in the Riverbend region. This year’s performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Lewis and Clark Community College. Mike, the family’s patriarch, can’t wait to share music with the community for the 47th year in a row. “People long for just the simple things in life, it seems like, more than the high-falootin’ stuff. That’s kind of what we are, simple, and we just hope that other people enjoy it,” he said. “There are several family bands in the bluegrass world and have been for a long time, but I don’t think any of them have been together for 47 years.” The Harman Family Bluegrass Band is made up of Mike, his siblings, their spouses, and their children.
Lenny Kravitz is returning to Las Vegas.The rocker just announced a new set of dates for his Blue Electric Light Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Lenny…
"We haven't had a storm like this, with this amount, in several years," said MoDOT's Bob Becker, district maintenance engineer for the St. Louis district. "Our newer employees haven't seen that."
WOOD RIVER - Kaylynn Buttry, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has garnered recognition for her exceptional performance in girls' basketball, specifically for scoring 32 points in a game recently against Bunker Hill, marking the sixth-highest scoring output in Oiler girls basketball history. She has also led the Oilers in scoring several games over the 2024-2025 season. Buttry has been playing basketball since the third grade and expresses a deep passion for the sport, citing its intensity and competitiveness as her favorite aspects. In addition to her basketball achievements, Buttry maintains a perfect GPA, demonstrating her commitment to academics alongside athletics. She is also involved in tennis, softball as an outfielder, and track. Kaylynn is a Midwest Members Female Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Buttry credits her success to her family, particularly her mother, Janet, who provides emotional support after challenging games, and her cousin, Lydia, who encourages
I know it’s no surprise that the modern MAGA world is incredibly hypocritical. They speak of free speech while making every effort to suppress speech they dislike. But the latest example of this hypocrisy is glaring. Those who screamed to high heaven about debunked claims of the Biden admin “censoring” social media are noticeably silent […]
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