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Edwardsville High School Seniors Honored for Compassionate Community Actions

2 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Three seniors from Edwardsville High School were recognized at the Edwardsville School District #7 board meeting last week for their compassionate actions. Lia'nice Cruzin and Emma Birkenmeyer were honored for supporting a classmate during a difficult situation, while senior Andriella Garlinghouse was acknowledged for assisting a community member experiencing a medical emergency. The board expressed appreciation for the students’ kindness and thoughtful responses.

Fairview Heights Player Wins $1 Million With Holiday Scratch-Off Ticket

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – A southern Illinois Lottery player is feeling like pure gold after winning the top prize on a $1,000,000 Holiday Gold scratch-off ticket. “I’m a big fan of the holiday-themed lottery tickets,” expressed the lucky winner, who requested to stay anonymous. “As soon as this year’s holiday tickets were available, my mom and I went to the store to see what they looked like, and I decided to try my luck on a $20 one.” The $1,000,000 Holiday

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

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Did you know that nearly 30% of perennial plants fail to survive their first winter due to inadequate preparation? This startling statistic underscores the importance of proactive garden care before the cold months arrive. Properly preparing your garden for winter not only safeguards your landscape but also sets the stage for a vibrant and healthy growing season ahead. Assessing Your Garden’s Needs Before diving into specific tasks, it’s essential to evaluate the current state o

This Day in History on November 3: Sputnik 2 Launches with First Living Creature to Orbit Earth

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November 3 has long been a day marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history around the world. Starting with a global milestone, on November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, the world's second artificial satellite, but more notably, it carried Laika, the first living creature to orbit Earth. This event was a pivotal moment in space exploration and the ongoing Space Race between the U.S. and the USSR. Laika’s mission, though one-way, demonstrated the feasibilit

Jellyfish Day

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Happy National Jellyfish Day! Did you know all of the mesmerizing moon jellies are cultured right here at the St. Louis Aquarium? Aquarists carefully raise and care for these graceful drifters […]

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Myranda Levins

The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect

2 months 2 weeks ago
Illicit drug overdoses and the deaths they cause are trending down this year, despite spikes in a handful of states, according to a Stateline analysis of data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A handful of places with rising overdoses are responding to the problem with cooperation, they say, by sharing information […]
Tim Henderson