ALTON – Alton Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Day Camp, an 8-week adventure of learning, laughter, and fun for children entering 1st grade through 5th grade. The camp runs from June 2 through July 25, 2025, at the Muenstermann Pavilion, located within Gordon Moore Park, at 4550 College Ave, Alton, IL, 62002. This structured, safe, and engaging camp program will operate Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling options between the regular camp hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will also offer before and after care for those who will need to drop kids off earlier and pick up later than regular camp hours. Before care will be from 7:30 a.m .– 9:00 a.m. After care will be from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The dedicated and qualified staff members bring strong experience, education, and a genuine love for working with kids, ensuring a safe and enriching environment. They will keep a 10:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Campers should wear comfortable clothin
ST. LOUIS – Steve’s Hot Dogs is hosting a special Star Wars-themed party on Sunday. The diner says it will have several special menu items, like ‘The Droid Dog,’ which is a hot dog topped with Philly cheesesteak, cheese sauce, sautéed peppers, and onions. They also have ‘Wookie Fries,’ which come with everything the Droid [...]
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has done more than cut off life-saving humanitarian assistance. It has also eliminated funding for environmental protection and conservation work in dozens of countries, with many programs now being forced to shut down.
UPDATE: As of 8 a.m. Sunday, MetroLink trains have resumed service between the Fairview Heights and Belleville Stations on a single track. They say repairs to the overhead power system have been completed. Bus shuttles are now cancelled. Any MetroLink passengers traveling through this area should plan for delays of 10 to 15 minutes. MetroLink [...]
Three fallen Missouri firefighters are among those being honored Sunday in Maryland as part of the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is honoring 140 firefighters. Of those, 70 died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 from previous year. The weekend began with a [...]
Plant of the Week: Iris. Shown is Iris ‘Edith Wolford’, a Tall Bearded Iris. Learn about Missouri’s native Iris. University of Missouri Extension Online Food Preservation Course. $30. Register Seed St. Louis Raised Bed Plant Spacing Chart Plan your garden with Seed St. Louis 2025 Planting Calendar.-> Transplant This Week: Perennials, Trees, Basil, Melons, Parsley, … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
Berelian “Lily” Tavakoli Seymour, a brilliant, generous, and deeply grounded woman, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on April 16, 2025.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025. Memorial Service Friday, May 9, 10 a.m., at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL,10151 Gravois Rd. Memorial Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. For more info see www.kutisfuneralhomes.com.
Laura Ann Hamtil Klages passed on April 25, 2025. She is survived by her children Karyn Klages, David (Tracy) Klages, Nancy (Jeff) Roberts, and Tricia (Mark) Grebel and seven adored grandchildren, including Olivia and Gavin Klages, Tommy and Kate Roberts,…
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