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1 year since Tyre Sampson died on Orlando thrill ride
Modern Litho sells to 2 existing shareholders in family ownership succession
A transaction involving the owner of an 80-person printing operation in Kansas City passes control of the company to a family's third generation.
Judge throws out St. Louis police unions' lawsuit over civilian oversight board
A Circuit Court judge this week dismissed a lawsuit by St. Louis police officer unions that sought to block a civilian oversight bill supported by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones.
Which Sucker Companies Are Going To Pay Elon Musk $1,000/Month To Get An Ugly Gold Badge?
Elon Musk’s next big revenue bet is that companies really, really, really want to show up as “verified.” All evidence suggests that very few Twitter users are interested in paying Elon $8/month to constantly break the site or engage in ego-driven experiments that make the general experience worse. A few weeks ago, we found out […]
'It's a blessing': A sit-down with incoming Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle
City of St. Louis Recreation Division Summer Camp Registration opens April 3
2023 Summer sessions camps begin June 5th and July 10th
Grandson charged with murder after 2 found dead in Troy, Missouri
When is it legal to drive in the left lane in Missouri & Illinois?
All 50 U.S. states have laws when it comes to one driver passing another, but most laws generally support the idea that the faster driver should use the left lane to pass the slower driver on a highway.
Jean Kuczka to be awarded posthumous Single Act of Heroism Award from Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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English teacher finds inspiration in his students while helping them grow
Tourism Bureau to Unveil Piasa Park Plans Tuesday in Alton
Byway Discovery Center and Piasa Park redevelopment part of $10 Million Illinois Capital Grant Development Project ALTON - Plans for the redevelopment of Alton’s Piasa Park including the addition of a new Byway Discovery Center will be presented at the Alton Riverfront Advisory Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Alton City Hall council chambers. The meeting is open to the public and comments are welcome. The much-anticipated project calls for the redesign and redevelopment of Piasa Park – home to the painting of the Piasa Bird on the limestone bluff walls -- and a new state-of-the-art Byway Discovery Center. The project is funded by a Capital Bill Grant received by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau to create and enhance product development along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway in Alton and Hartford. The Bureau also manages the 33-mile scenic byway which runs from Hartford to Pere Marquette State Park. “This
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St. Charles County medical office sells for over $3M to Colorado investor
A fully leased medical office in St. Charles County has changed hands for more than $3 million.
New Barber Shop, Tattoo Parlor, And "Social Club" Opens In Jerseyville
JERSEYVILLE - Washington St. Barber Shop & Social Club opened at 117 S. Washington St. in Jerseyville a couple weeks ago, and owner/founder Chris Heberling said it’s already proven popular with the community as they gear up for an Open House on April 15. Heberling’s son is the head barber at the shop, who is currently finishing up barber school and works for just tips until he finishes school and goes full-time at the shop in July. Among his specialties are bald fades and beard fades, and Heberling said they can do “all types of hair.” “We can do any kind of haircut - a lot of people here in town do not,” he said. “We had people calling the other day and they wanted to know if we can do Black hair - we can do anything. We can do all types of hair, beards, anything like that.” They also have a tattoo artist available by appointment only, and they are open for walk-in haircuts during their normal business hours; those hours are Monday
Gori Firm Hosts Inaugural Women's Celebration 5K Event
GLEN CARBON - The Gori Law Firm is hosting a first-ever Women’s Celebration 5K event in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event will be held at Ray M. Schon Park, 192 N. Main St., Glen Carbon. The Gori Law Firm, one of the largest women-owned and women-led asbestos litigation firms in the country, local businesses and residents that enjoy running, being outdoors, and wanting to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history and in our community. The race is to celebrate the impact of women throughout history as well as within the community, The Gori Law Firm is proud to host its first-ever Women’s Celebration 5K event. All community members are welcome to join in this family-friendly outdoor event. Participants of all ages may walk or run in the race, and a virtual option is also available. Proceeds from the event will go toward The Gori Law Firm Scholarship at Edwardsville Community
How a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship turned into a 20-year friendship
Kristen Slaughter and Kiara Brown have an unconventional friendship. They’re 22 years apart in age and their relationship was only supposed to last one year. Matched through a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri mentorship program, the two have now been friends for 20 years. Slaughter was recently named CEO of the nonprofit organization, and Brown now has her own career and is the mother of two children.
West County Center to open new stores as it sets its sights on longer-term retail partners
Located in Des Peres, the 1.1 million-square-foot mall next month will open three stores and a new food concept, with an additional three retailers set to open in the summer, according to a press release.
Germania Street in south St. Louis to close at I-55 for several months for bridge reconstruction
Germania Street, a major thoroughfare in southeast St. Louis, will shut down under the Interstate 55 bridge for several months to allow bridge reconstruction work.