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Hiram's Bar Toy Giveaway Again Brings Joy To Alton Area Children

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - The Hiram's Bar Toy Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, was everything owner Hiram Lewis and the children who received toys could want, he said afterward. "We had a nice turnout for our toy giveaway," Hiram said. "Doing charitable events always feels great. We wish everyone a happy holiday through New Year's Day." Hiram pledged to give away 100 new toys to children right before Christmas and because of some donations, it turned out to be even more. He said he was touched because he felt many of the children who received toys may not have had one at Christmas without this giveaway. Lewis and his staff also had food, cookies and treats for those who attended. "It feels good to give back," Lewis said.

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Storm system returns, this time with snow 

2 years 3 months ago
It's a colder day Tuesday, and some sunshine is breaking through the clouds by late morning. Colder, with highs in the mid-40s. Clouds thicken back up Tuesday evening and temperatures fall into the 30s overnight.  
Angela Hutti

Bill would open Missouri public school sports to homeschool students

2 years 3 months ago

A bill to allow home-educated students to participate in Missouri public school activities is back for the upcoming legislative session — and has been coupled with provisions rolling back state oversight of homeschooling families. Sen. Ben Brown, a Washington Republican, pre-filed a 52-page bill that largely resembles the version he sponsored that cleared the Senate […]

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Annelise Hanshaw