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Alton Memorial Hospital Nurse Recovers After Open Heart Surgery

2 years ago
ALTON - Susie Young wishes it had only been a spell put on her by three witches as she and her family watched “Hocus Pocus 2” in her Godfrey home on Sept. 30, 2022. She felt pain moving down her left arm and “felt like I was being choked.” Having worked at Alton Memorial Hospital for 19 years – first as a nurse on the Medical Care Unit and now in Case Management – Susie was brought to the AMH Emergency Department that Friday night and diagnosed with a heart attack. “My husband, Jim, took my blood pressure right away at home and I’m sure I was still having the attack when the ambulance arrived,” Young said. “Dr. (Robert) Lutan, my hero, was here and ordered a cardiac cath for that Monday.” The cardiac cath found five blockages to Young’s heart, which meant a snag had been hit in the family’s planned trip to Disney World starting Oct. 8. Most of them still went, but her husband stayed home as Susie had ope

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Mark Matthiesen

2 years ago
State Rep. Mark Matthiesen, R-O'Fallon, talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about his journey back to the Missouri House, compensating people who have become sickened due to nuclear waste exposure, and how to tackle rising personal property tax bills effectively.

Motorcycle riding burglars hit a St. Francois County business

2 years ago
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Police are looking for several people wanted in connection to a business burglary early Thursday morning. They have released images from surveillance video in an attempt to find the suspects. The St. Francois County Sheriff's Department says that officers were called to check on a burglar alarm at around 5:30 [...]
Joe Millitzer

Pagedale Man Who Shot His Son’s Football Coach Turns Himself In

2 years ago
A St. Louis County man who turned himself into police after shooting a volunteer football coach on Tuesday has been charged with first-degree felony assault and armed criminal action. According to police, 43-year-old Daryl Clemmons of Pagedale got into an argument with the coach, Shaquille O'Shea, at Sherman Park in St. Louis’ Kingsway West neighborhood.
Ryan Krull

Alton NAACP Branch President Issues Statement About Recent Alton Schools Fight Situation

2 years ago
ALTON - Leon Smallwood-Bey, the Alton NAACP Branch President, has issued a statement about the recent fights at Alton High School. The incident occurred on Aug. 30, 2023, and resulted in some expulsions, suspensions and charges. The statement reads as follows: “While we, the NAACP, are disappointed that so many students have been expelled/suspended, and some charged with criminal charges, we also still have to ensure that there is safety in our schools. The NAACP hasn’t made a statement before now because we wanted to talk to everyone involved. So we have spoken to the state’s attorney's office, the school superintendent, school officials, students, and some parents. Our goal is to ensure the safety of our students, to ensure they all have a chance to complete their education. "As a plan of action: The NAACP Alton branch recommends as followed: We recommend the hiring of more African-American staff members in order to help fill the cultural gap that the lack of African-American

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Drink With a Real-Ass Bald Eagle at Earthbound Beer This Month

2 years ago
On Sunday, October 29, all of your dreams as an American can come true. Head to Earthbound Beer (2724 Cherokee Street, earthboundbeer.com) for the chance to drink some beer next to a real-ass bald eagle. Earthbound is known for its involvement with a variety of charities, but we're pretty sure that none of its events have included a 12-pound bird of prey previously.
Jaime Lees

SLDC Seeks Small Arms Plant Proposals

2 years ago
The  St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority under the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC)  of is seeking proposals to redevelop the  St. Louis Ordnance Plant and St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant, locally known as the “Small Arms Plant” at 4800 Goodfellow. The site overlooks I-70. LCRA has determined that a retail-anchored development is most […]
Tom Finan

Tiny home village for vets welcomes first residents

2 years ago
The first five residents of a new community project have moved into their new tiny homes. On October 5, a community project aimed at assisting veterans officially opened its doors, presenting five military veterans with the keys to their new tiny homes. 
Liz Dowell

CPI settles down in September

2 years ago
After last month's big spike—mostly due to gasoline prices—inflation settled down a bit in September: But the news was mixed: CPI was down but core CPI edged up. That's both surprising and unwelcome.
Kevin Drum

TGCDC Delivers 4 Newly Renovated Affordable Rental Homes In Former Nuisance Property

2 years ago

Tower Grove Community Development Corporation (TGCDC) has completed the conversion of a two-townhouse dilapidated nuisance property into four new renovated affordable homes! The building located at 3804 Gravois became a target for TGCDC several years ago. As the owner and developer of 3800 Gravois (https://www.towergrovecdc.org/news/2019/7/8/tgncdc-makes-a-splash-at-3800-gravois-with-mixed-use-development), the adjoining four families are the front door to the southern part of Tower Grove South neighborhood. We know the importance of properly maintained and visually pleasing properties to help attract more investment. As you can see from the photos, the new tenants in the building will enjoy a fully updated and spacious home with professional in-house property management and maintenance. Rents will range from $775 per month for 1,000 sq. ft. 1-bedroom units.

Sean Spencer