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O'Fallon Police Host Annual Night to Unite Event

2 months 1 week ago
O'FALLON, Ill. — The O'Fallon Police Department will host its annual Night to Unite event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the O'Fallon Community Park. The event is designed to foster positive interactions between community members and local law enforcement. The event is free to attend and will feature complimentary food, goodie bags for children, and raffles with prizes including bicycles and pizza. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view police, fire, and EMS vehicles on display. Night to Unite serves as an annual occasion for residents to engage with the O'Fallon Police Department and strengthen community relations.

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Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle

2 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction detectives are investigating a pedestrian fatally struck in the 11900 block of Lusher Road, which resulted in the death of an adult male. At 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, St. Louis County Police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle crash in the 11900 block of Lusher Road near Victorian Village Drive. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had been struck by a vehicle. The deceased has been identified as Gregory Peete, 31 years of age, of the 7700 block of Contour Drive, Normandy, MO 63121. St. Louis County Police said the male was transported to an area hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation revealed the male was in the roadway when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and

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Stitch by stitch: Volunteer group completes loved ones' unfinished crafts

2 months 1 week ago
When a loved one passes away, they sometimes leave behind more than memories, they leave unfinished projects. That’s where Loose Ends steps in. The organization connects skilled crafters with knitting, sewing and crochet projects left incomplete due to death or disability. Their mission is to bring comfort to families by completing those handmade items and carrying on someone’s creativity stitch by stitch.
Alex Barton

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown

2 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has refused to bring the House back into session to pass a stand-alone bill to provide pay for troops, welcomed the action during […]
Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa