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MILLSTADT - Colleen C. Hensel, a dedicated educator and beloved community member, died on Nov. 20, 2024, at age 82. She impacted the lives of countless people in the Millstadt/Belleville area through her work as a mother, wife, teacher, volunteer, and friend. Born and raised in Springfield, IL., Colleen attended Sacred Heart-Griffin School and later pursued her education at a junior college before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Saint Louis University in 1962. Her teaching career began at Ritenour High School in St. Louis, where she taught History, English, and Geography. It was during her first day at the school that she met her future husband, Pete Hensel, who sought her help for directions. Their relationship blossomed, leading to a marriage that lasted over six decades. After moving to Belleville where Pete took a teaching and coaching position, Colleen continued her career in education at Belle Valley South Elementary School. For 20 years, she taught seventh-grade

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Trevor Hawkins, an attorney at Legal Aid of Arkansas, remembers how busy his job got when the state for a time imposed work requirements on Medicaid recipients: His office was swamped with frantic phone calls from people who said they couldn’t comply with the new rule because they weren’t healthy enough to work or had […]

American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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Artfully Overjoyed and Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design are teaming up to design Santa letters worthy of the North Pole.

The neighbor said the family has two small children and two dogs, and they said everyone made it out of the house safely.

ALTON - Tabitha Craig-Robinson and Dan Robinson, owners of Tab's Cafe in Alton, are preparing to serve a Thanksgiving meal and trimmings to individuals in need on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The restaurant is closed that day to provide a turkey dinner, complete with dessert, to 80 selected individuals from the Salvation Army. Anyone who receives the meal will have to go through the Salvation Army for tickets. The meal service will begin at noon and run until 5 p.m., with guests divided into groups of 20 for hourly servings. Each hour will accommodate a new group, ensuring that all attendees receive a warm meal. Tickets for the event can be obtained from the Salvation Army, which began distributing them earlier this week. David Thomason, a friend of the Robinsons, praised their initiative. "This is the only restaurant business in the Alton area doing this, I think," he said. "I think it is amazing. They are going to do this at Christmas time, too." While tickets for the event are limited,

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U2 has released another previously unheard track.The latest is “Luckiest Man in the World,” which appears on the How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb shadow album, How to Re-Assemble An…

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A man won a $1 million scratchers ticket while buying groceries at a Walmart in St. Peters.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, plenty of delicious food. However, it can also become a wonderful occasion for creating lasting memories through games and friendly competition. A Thanksgiving-themed game night offers a unique way to bring family and friends together in a festive atmosphere, allowing everyone to engage in fun activities while celebrating the spirit of the holiday. Here’s how to create a memorable Thanksgiving game night that will leave your guests with smiles and laughter. Setting the Scene: Create a Festive Atmosphere To kick off your Thanksgiving-themed game night, it’s essential to set the right ambiance. Here are some ideas to transform your space: Decorate with Fall Colors Utilize autumnal colors such as oranges, browns, and golds in your decorations. Incorporate elements like pumpkins, gourds, and fall leaves to enhance the festive feel. You might consider a centerpiece for your table made of mini pumpkins or a cornucopia

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The 2024 election results created complicated new realities for reproductive rights in the U.S., with Americans even in a few red states overwhelmingly voting to protect the right to have an abortion while also overwhelmingly electing anti-abortion representatives in state houses, courts, Congress and the White House. With a Republican trifecta coming to the nation’s capital in […]

Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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Welcome to another installment of our series, 'This Day in History,' where we take a closer look at significant events that have shaped our world. One of the most significant events that occurred on November 22nd was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This tragic event shocked the nation and the world, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Kennedy was shot while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas, and his death was met with an overwhelming wave of grief. The assassination led to a series of investigations, including the Warren Commission, which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. However, conspiracy theories surrounding the event continue to thrive to this day, fueling debates about the circumstances of his death and its lasting impact on American politics. Fast forward to November 22, 1975, when the world witnessed the rise of a new political leader in Spain. King Juan Carlos I was proclaimed King of Spain following the death o

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