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EDWARDSVILLE – The theatre department at Metro-East Lutheran High School will carry on its tradition of presenting a musical each spring with its performances of “Fiddler on the Roof” this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Fiddler” tells the story of Tevye, a milkman in a Russian village in the early 1900s, who struggles with maintaining his Jewish traditions while the world around him changes. Tevye will be portrayed by Harry Mueller, a junior at MELHS, and Kielee Schreiber, also a junior, will play Tevye’s wife Golde. Other members of the cast include Sofia Schwartzkopf as Tzeitel, Rebekah Lindsey as Hodel, Natalia Billings as Chava, Conner Gearns as Motel, Christian Greer as Perchik, Ethan Massa as Fyedka, Parker Gearns as Lazar Wolf, Katie Wright as Grandma Tzeitel, Gwendolyn Chapman as Fruma-Sarah, and Rhiannon Lazella as Yente the Matchmaker. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday,

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Wiegmann Associates has added Scott DeLarber as Estimator. As an Estimator, DeLarber is responsible for reviewing and estimating mechanical and HVAC bid documents for both local St. Louis area and nationwide projects. He is responsible for ensuring that projects align with the client’s budget as well as coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, equipment and material […]

Word that two downtown St. Louis hotels were put into receivership raised concerns among some about the local market, but industry observers say it appears healthier than those events would suggest.

Meridian Medical Technologies, which makes auto-injector pens and similar drug-delivery devices, said Tuesday it will invest over $100 million over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Bridgeton.

GRAFTON - The Grafton Easter Egg Hunt was well attended recently at Red Hawk Park. Children of every age and size gathered with their parents to hunt for brightly colored, candy-filled eggs. This family fun event, sponsored by the Grafton Children’s Committee, is chaired and organized by Chris Petri. Her “team” included Boy Scout Troop #59, who stuffed the plastic eggs with candy and ‘hid’ them in the grass at the park. Additional support was provided by Scoutmaster Ray Hasty, his wife, Melissa, and several volunteer parents. “The Scouts do an amazing job with this project every year. They were a big help with the event on Saturday, too,” said First Ward Alderwoman Donna Smith. The Children’s Committee is part of the Grafton Community Outreach Program chaired by Alderwoman Smith. Photos provided by Dave Sanford, City Photographer.

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Charl Howard's case was delayed 25 times during the COVID-19 pandemic, was dismissed and re-filed days before trial in 2022 and, late last year, it was moved again.

The proposed construction spending includes $1 million in matching funds for the renovation of the Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS -- The National Weather Service says that the upper Midwest will be seeing much warmer weather this week with some temperatures 30 degrees above normal. This is expected to lead to more snow melt and a rising Mississippi River. The water should reach the St. Louis area by the end of April. This [...]

The Missouri House Budget Committee will debate a plan for major construction spending that includes Gov. Mike Parson’s full request for money to widen three sections of Interstate 70. Rep. Cody Smith, the committee’s chairman, released his revisions to the capital improvements appropriation bills on Tuesday and scheduled a committee debate Thursday on the four bills that pay for building maintenance and new construction. Despite calls from some to divert a portion of the money to other…

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director in Mary Cordes, who has been an employee of the district for 28 years. The Board of Trustees voted recently to appoint Cordes, who was prior to that, the Assistant Director of Circulation and Strategic Services for The Hayner Public Library District. Kevin Botterbush, President of the Board of Trustees said Mary brings "a wealth of experience to this position." “She started as a page when she was in high school, and continued to work for us throughout her college career and beyond," he said. "She knows this library inside and out. She’s been a valuable employee for nearly three decades, learning all aspects of librarianship and successfully managing employees and facilities during that time. She’s well-respected by the staff and patrons of the District, as well as her colleagues throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System. We have every confidence that she will

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The state budget is on track to be once again void of any money to complete a recreational trail that supporters say could become a significant tourism draw for Missouri. During a budget hearing earlier this month, Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s budget chief, Dan Haug, answered a question about the proposed […]

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Dave Mason is hitting the road this summer. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a 22-date Endangered Species tour, which kicks off May 17 in Davenport, Iowa, and hits…

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The two-story home in the 8300 block of South Laclede Station Road is in the Affton area of St. Louis County.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County taxpayers will soon receive postcards with a notice of newly assessed property market values. “At this time of year, the Board of Review mails notices of changes in the multiplier, which results in changes in the assessed valuation,” Madison County Board of Review Chair Phil Taylor said. Every year, the Illinois Department of Revenue reviews sales data, and instructs counties to bring assessed values up-to-date, by using a multiplier. The county mailed more than 120,000 cards on Thursday. “This year, we expect more questions, because inflation in the general economy is also seen in home sales data, and this is causing an increase in multipliers,” Taylor said. He said the system of valuing property involves township and county offices, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Township assessors submit assessments, which are reviewed by county and state offices and the values are then compared with sales data and

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South Grand will soon have a new destination for sandwiches courtesy of a rising star chef and some familiar St. Louis restaurant industry players. Grand Sammies & Sides, from chef Pat Skiersch, will open inside Grand Spirits on Thursday, April 20, serving a small menu of classic sandwiches and a handful of side dishes from a window inside the natural wine shop and bar. "I started working for [executive chef] Matt [Wynn] when he opened Salve last year, but I've always wanted to open my own thing and do sandwiches," Skiersch says.

The Missouri House Budget Committee will debate a plan for major construction spending that includes Gov. Mike Parson’s full request for money to widen three sections of Interstate 70. Rep. Cody Smith, the committee’s chairman, released his revisions to the capital improvements appropriation bills on Tuesday and scheduled a committee debate Thursday on the four […]

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