ALTON - Temperatures might have cooled this week, but the Salvation Army branch in Alton will operate as a cooling center if they spike again. The Salvation Army, located at 525 Alby Street, has several programs for community members. Captain Cassy Grey explained that the building remains open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when temperatures are above 85 degrees, so people can cool off. When temperatures are below 85, people are still welcome to stop by for the Army’s programs or to be connected with services. “People will just come in and out because we have so many programs during the week,” Grey said. “We’re so grateful and blessed by this community…We all need to come together to take care of each other. And we’re so blessed by this community and how the community has blessed the Salvation Army, we’re able to bless others.” Every Monday, the Army partners with Little Caesar’s for a “pizza ministry” from 11 a.m.
Research commissioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services analyzed only staffing levels below what experts have previously called ideal. Patient advocates have been pushing for more staff to improve care.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A controversial housing development will not be built in unincorporated St. Charles County, but the project could still be built on the same plot of land if the developer follows through on earlier indications that he would ask O’Fallon to change its boundaries. St. Charles County Council members said they expect […]
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From Leader Publications: Byrnes Mill city officials recently agreed to spend almost $60,000 on repairs to Franks Road and parts of Upper Byrnes Mill and Lower Byrnes Mill roads. Public Works Supervisor Bob Schmidt said routine maintenance is greatly needed on the roads. Schmidt said Franks Road, which has needed repairs for about three years, […]
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The St. Louis NAACP has joined the call for transparency about the city jail after reports that people incarcerated have been deprived of showers and food, and have been abused.
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