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St. Louis Is Officially the Least Safe City in America, Study Says

2 years ago
If you want a quiet life with few risks, you should probably move to Nashua, New Hampshire. According to a new study from WalletHub, it's the safest city in the U.S., followed by Columbia, Maryland, and South Burlington, Vermont. But if you want a life of danger, with peril at every corner, you couldn't pick a better place to live than St. Louis — the least safe city in the whole damn country.
Sarah Fenske

Revity Credit Union Donates To Fairmont City Youth Programs

2 years ago
FAIRMONT CITY - Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $990.00 in the month of September to benefit Fairmont City Youth Programs through their Smile for Jeans Program. The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by Revity Credit Union employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, Revity employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Nothing gets better than seeing a smile on an organization’s face when Revity Credit Union presents them with a jeans donation check. Revity Credit Union’s 2023 Smile for Jeans Program focuses on supporting the local communities "where we work, play and live in." During the month of September, Revity employees proudly raised $990.00 for Fairmont City Youth Programs. Fairmont City Youth Programs has a lasting impact on the lives of our young athletes, providing them with opportunities t

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City of Edwardsville Statement on the Death of Alderman Jack Burns

2 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is mourning the death of Ward 2 Alderman Jack Burns, who died Friday, October 6, 2023. “Jack wasn’t just an alderman, he was a personal friend of mine,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “He represented the residents of his ward and the City so wonderfully and compassionately. Jack was somebody I could always count on to help make a difficult situation better. He was so wise. “I was fortunate enough to travel back from Chicago with him last month. He shared with me how proud he was of his family, especially his two sons and his grandchildren. And he shared with me how much he loved his wife.” Alderman Burns is survived by his wife, Lori, a retired Edwardsville school teacher; two sons, Alex and Paul; and grandchildren. His family is requesting privacy at this time. Visitation and funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized. Alderman Burns was first elected to the City Council in 2017 and reelected in 2021. He serve

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