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The St. Louis County Council approved a bill Tuesday that prohibits smoking at parks and on any county property.

For the first time in 14 years, leaders of Amazon nations met to protect the rainforest, but failed to find common ground on deforestation and oil extraction.

MARYVILLE - The Anderson Hospital Foundation recently welcomed Cory Darr to its Board of Directors. Cory holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting, from Illinois College. He is a Certified Public Accountant and earned an Executive Program Management graduate certificate from the University of Notre Dame. Cory spent three years in public accounting at Clifton Gunderson LLC working in the audit department focused on banking, Telecommunications and Universities. Cory then left public accounting and worked for Wells Fargo Bank for 18 years, holding roles as a mortgage-backed securities trader and then as Vice President – Global Interest Rate Risk Management. He spent four years as President of La Cross Dental and is currently Vice President – Operational Support at J.F. Electric. In addition to being a Director of the Anderson Hospital Foundation, Cory serves on the Finance Committee at Sunset Hills Country Club. He

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When the floods initially hit St. Louis, Reverend Larry Rice was in Russia with his daughters. “We were helping orphans,” he says. It was early July, and the flooding in St. Louis was so bad it made the world news.

A spokesperson with the Black Jack Fire Protection District said the pumper truck was heading toward a fire when a car pulled in front of it.

Florissant to Request Release of Community Development Block Grant Funds The City of Florissant will request the release of 2023 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 25, 2023, following a 15-day period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on the slated use of […]

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The Creve Coeur-based food technology firm said Wednesday it has hired an asset management firm to “explore strategic alternatives” for its operations, a move that comes as it continues to cut costs amid losses.

A 9-year-old child was shot and injured Wednesday morning when someone opened fire on a home in north St. Louis County. The shooting was at least the third in the St. Louis region involving a child this week.

Those Stars in the Sky May Just be Our Neighbors…But So What?                            By Tom Anselm I believe in UFO’s. I also believe that we have nothing to fear from them. Think about it. If they have the capabilities to fly at triple-warp speed, to to actually get into our atmosphere without detection and disappear […]

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ROXANA - Lily Daughtery recently concluded a remarkable career in athletics at Roxana High School. She was a track and field sprint star, a volleyball player, and an exceptional honors student. She competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4 x 100, and 4 x 200 relays. She was a leader on and off the court and track for every Shells team. Lily is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Shells. She was an AAU National Volleyball All-American during her time in Roxana. Julie Akal, one of Lily’s track coaches for multiple years, said Lily really did well during the track and field season and she couldn’t say enough about her as a person and student-athlete. “She was a big volleyball player and we loved her time in track and field,” she said. “I will miss the competitiveness and leadership Lily provided for the track team.”

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“The Color Purple”  was one for the record books by Pat Lindsey The Hawthorne Players production of “The Color Purple” just finished its successful run at the Florissant Performing Arts Center (July 28-Aug. 6) and it was one for the record books. The theatre was packed every night and most nights were sellouts. I wondered […]

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August 8, 1983, brought a surprise for Billy Joel fans: a brand-new album, which came less than a year after his previous release, 1982's The Nylon Curtain. An Innocent Man was a tribute to…

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Popular fast food chain Captain D's announced Wednesday that its third express model nationwide and first in the St. Louis metropolitan area is now open for business.

Many layers of inspiration form the foundation of Kain Tayo (2700 Locust Street, 314-396-2110), the delightful Filipino restaurant that opened in Midtown this past February. There's the tiny carinderia that chef and co-owner Sally Arcega's sister owns back home in the Philippines, her father's infectious passion for cooking, the urging of Arcega's friends to open a place so she could share her food with others.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023. Changes have been made from theme days in years past. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will start it all off on Thursday, August 10 with gates opening at 7 a.m. This change will provide a full day of horse racing, county fair celebrations, free entertainment, carnival rides, all of your favorite fair food, traditional kick off activities, and the annual Twilight Parade. In addition to a full day of fair fun, anyone who pays for parking on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 10, will receive a voucher for free parking to be redeemed on either Tuesday, August 15, Wednesday, August 16, or Thursday, August 17. Agriculture Day moves to Friday, August 11, allowing for more livestock exhibitors and youth in agriculture participants to be on the grounds to celebrate our state’s number one industry. The move to the first Friday will also help minimize the impact

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Nick Sanderson has embraced the St. Louis music scene for years, and he's even worked with local bands to create original music. But one big assignment he recently earned in front of tens of thousands is unlike anything he's ever done.

It came down from the north. There was heavy snow melt and a wet autumn, and creeks flooded their banks.

JACKSONVILLE - State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) today announced Jeanmarie Shafer from Winchester, Illinois as the top winner in the first round of his district-wide photo contest. Ms. Shafer submitted the winning photo of a Heli Team crop-duster helicopter turning into a corn field. “Thank you to everyone that participated. We have so many talented people in the 100th District. It was great to see so many pictures to make me feel at home. My staff and I had a hard time choosing just one. I will be hanging several in my Springfield Office. I look forward to the next round of photos,” stated Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer.

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ST. LOUIS - Gateway Arch Park Foundation announces star-studded lineup for 8th annual Blues at the Arch Festival August 11-13 With fans driving for hours hear some of today’s best blues artists, Blues at the Arch Festival presented by the Missouri Division of Tourism includes delicious food, drinks, all ages activities, a Kids’ Corner and more. A ticketed Sunday Blues Brunch will cap off the weekend. ST. LOUIS, MO (June 20, 2023)—Blues at the Arch Festival returns August 11-13, this year presented by the Missouri Division of Tourism, Visit Missouri. Held at the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park (bordering Laclede’s Landing), the Festival is free and open to the public on Friday and Saturday. Hosted by Gateway Arch Park Foundation as part of its mission to bring exciting, accessible community events to the national park, this popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis' storied blues history and showcases the talents of national and local

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