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ALTON - The speakers at the VFW Post 1308 Veterans Day Program, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at the Alby Street location each have a legacy of service, and that was felt during their presentations. Jake Lloyd, a corpsman in the United State Navy, was the keynote speaker. Alton Mayor David Goins read a moving proclamation during the service. The two then handed the baton to Dave Stout, an Air Force veteran and past state commander of the VFW to conclude the event before the 21-Gun Salute and playing of Taps outside. Some key points made by the trio: Lloyd was a corpsman in both Iraq and Afghanistan during those wars. Lloyd expressed that he was honored to make a presentation as the keynote speaker at the Vets Day ceremony and “it means a lot everyone takes part in this.” Lloyd said he grew up as a third-generation Navy brat and emphasized the Marine Corps doesn’t have combat medics, so he took on that role after intense prior training. He spoke of his swearing-in

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A Bridgeton man appeared in federal court on Monday and admitted to dealing fentanyl and shooting a teenager in downtown St. Louis in 2022.

The Supreme Court issued a new code of ethics today. Huzzah? It is eight (8) pages long, five of which deal with recusal and outside activities such as speaking—none of which have been especially controversial lately. But gifts have been controversial, so let's take a look at the gift section: A Justice should comply with ...continue reading "Supreme Court adopts weak new code of ethics"

After an extended hiatus, Frank Schmitz re-creates his beloved hangout on a smaller scale a few blocks from the original location.

The Beatles are back on the charts. The legendary band’s new tune, “Now and Then,” debuted at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week. The song, which debuted at #1 on…

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COLLINSVILLE - Ameren journeyman Jake Dukett recently spoke to a homeowner who had been living with a gas leak for over two weeks. Believe it or not, this story is not uncommon. The homeowner had smelled that signature rotten egg stench, but they didn’t call 911 or Ameren because they didn’t want to inconvenience anyone or get stuck with a huge service bill. To prevent this from happening again, Ameren Illinois has launched a “Smell Gas, Act Fast” campaign to spread awareness about gas leaks and how Ameren will fix a gas leak immediately, completely free of charge. “When in doubt, make that phone call,” Dukett said. “We don’t charge you to come out. We are a 24/7/365 service. That’s what we’re here for, to keep our community safe.” Dukett is also a volunteer assistant fire chief, and he knows firsthand how dangerous unchecked gas leaks can be. While natural gas is nontoxic to breathe, it’s highly flammable.

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Watch her on "Jeopardy!" at 4:30 p.m. Monday on 5 On Your Side.

The two restaurants are part of property management firm Lodging Hospitality Management's efforts to bring new life to the Maryland Heights development.

EDWARDSVILLE - Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, is a day that Ron Swaim and his wife, Joy, will never forget. Swaim, a former Legion district commander and a key component of the Edwardsville Post 199 Legion, was the Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade grand marshal. Swaim has committed much of his life to fulfilling the four pillars of the American Legion - Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth. He is a past veteran and he is so proud of the work of the Legion and his country. When Swaim was a Legion district commander, he scored a 103.98, which tied for top in the state. The score is based on retaining membership, and they had added 3.98 additional members during his tenure. Swaim is heavily involved in the Edwardsville American Legion Post and has served as district Legion commander and ranked at the top of those involved in the state. Swaim was very thankful his wife could share this special moment with him and ride with him in the

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Last month I showed you the Heart Nebula—or part of it, anyway, since it was too big to fit in a single frame. Today I've got the nearby Soul Nebula, aka IC 1848. Get it? Heart and soul. Anyway, the Soul Nebula only barely fits in a single frame, but it's almost all there. And ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

A big-box retail site that houses Burlington and Five Below stores has hit the market for $8.2 million.

This isn't new, but I just saw it today. On Delta airlines, miles flown are no longer the metric for earning elite status: Beginning next year for the 2025 travel year, Delta will have just one metric for earning status: money. Money spent on Delta tickets, vacation packages, hotels and car rentals booked through Delta ...continue reading "Delta Airlines credit cards are now half its business"

EDWARDSVILLE - Ron Swaim, former American Legion District Commander and Grand Marshal of the Edwardsville Veterans Parade , said each year, bands are a key component of the parade event, along with Scouts and youth in general. The 2023 edition was no exception with several bands involved, including the Edwardsville High School Marching Band, Scott Air Force Color Guard, the Edwardsville Municipal Band, the Edwardsville Catholic Schools Band and more. “It just promotes more small-town camaraderie,” Swaim said of the performances of the bands. He said the American Legion was built on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children and Youth. Swaim said he certainly felt this year's Legion Veterans Day Parade fulfilled those important pillars.

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Let’s just start off by noting that if you’re not in the US and you live anywhere with some form of single-payer/universal healthcare, we know. You don’t need to tell us. We know. The US healthcare system is a fucking mess. A decade ago I wrote an article about how the US healthcare system wasn’t […]

Today on TAP: Trump, Netanyahu, and the resurgence of antisemitism

Billy Joel will end his residency at Madison Square Garden on July 25, with what will be his 150th career performance at the legendary venue. Now, he can boast that all 150 of…

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Zych was St. Louis Board of Alderman president for most of the 1980s and was one of four local leaders indicted in highly publicized cable TV fraud trial, though he was the only one acquitted

Henry Farrell has critical words for the notion that technological progress is both inevitable and inevitably good: Marc Andreessen’s recent “tech optimist manifesto” is one of the most significant statements of Silicon Valley ideology. As I’ve written elsewhere, it’s actually less a political manifesto than an apostolic credo for the Religion of Progress. The words ...continue reading "Progress is good"

Boeing has said its massive jetliner with folding wings is on track to enter service in 2025.