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GLEN CARBON - Students at Father McGivney Catholic High School participated in their first school-wide service day of the year. Students and staff visited 13 local spots throughout the community. These community spots included: Richard Woods Park, Drda Park, the Edwardsville Watershed African Visions of Hope, St. Johns Community Adult Day Care (Collinsville and Edwardsville), Liberty Apple Orchard, the Highland Square, Korte Rec Center, Glik Park, Silver Lake, Tri-Township Park, and the Collinsville Food Pantry. The day was spent organizing, cleaning, and socializing with the mission of charity. Principal Joseph Lombardi explains, “At Father McGivney Catholic High School we believe in developing the whole student, mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to serve the culture of life and I believe service days are an important part of our mission. We instill in our students the four pillars of McGivney which include Unity, Charity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. I believe our days of

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“A lot of times, we avoid having these conversations because we’re struggling to find the right thing to say," a child psychologist said.

EDWARDSVILLE - Lisa Webb with Third Street Realty knows all too well that sometimes, life happens. As a realtor, she knows first-hand the stressors involved with the less-than-glamorous side of the real estate business, and given her first-hand experience, she also knows the options available to help. Webb shared these insights and more on the latest Third On Third segment on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . Webb said homeowners who bought large houses can later struggle to keep up with the associated payments if there’s a loss in the household that narrows it down to just one income. Bill collectors call relentlessly, and Webb said ignoring them can land you in foreclosure. “It is so easy to get behind quickly - it is so hard to get caught back up,” Webb said. “There’s nothing worse than having those bill collectors call and call and call. They don’t stop - they’re doing their job, I get it, but that’s very stressful

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Margie Vandeven’s departure will open a vacuum after Republicans have begun to emphasize social issues in education as a central campaign topic.

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Crews are making progress at building fire just off Interstate 44.

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Census data appears to show that Missouri’s home-schooling rate is growing faster than the national average.

Multiple emergency crews are at the scene on Tesson Ferry early Monday morning.

Detroit-based Venture For America (VFA) announced this week it has partnered with local nonprofit startup funder Arch Grants and business group Greater St. Louis Inc. to host its alumni reunion here in 2024. It said the event will provide its past fellows an opportunity to “network with subject matter experts, probe the local startup landscape, and foster meaningful connections.”

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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Get ready to double over with laughter! Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery will bring their 'Best Friends Comedy Tour' to the Stifel Theatre this Friday, October 27.

Interviews begin Monday to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Supreme Court.

Winter is on the way and some of your neighbors might need help staying warm. The 23rd annual 'Warners' Warm-Up Coat Drive' starts Monday.