A massive tunnel that will ultimately be more than six miles long is taking shape deep beneath parts of south St. Louis County, as the area's sewer utility takes aim at overflow and water quality problems.
WOOD RIVER - It has been some time in the making, but Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup announced today that the Sports Barn will open sometime in the fall right on Old St. Louis-Alton Road close to I-255 and Route 143. He said building materials are supposed to be delivered by the end of the month and it was his understanding it would take a month to month and a half to construct the new facility. Stalcup has talked before about the 37,500-square-foot structure. There will be batting cases, pitching development, a turf infield, and more inside the facility for training baseball and softball players. Stalcup also added that the Illinois Gators and Gators Baseball Academy - a baseball and softball club - for ages 6 to 18 will be the prime occupants of the new facility. “The Sports Barn has a present location in Wentzville, Missouri,” Stalcup said. “The Gators are trying to expand their market and feel they have a lot of kids already from this area and this will just expan
WASHINGTON — Democrats on Wednesday released new campaign ads and detailed how they plan to talk about abortion access and reproductive rights leading up to the 2024 elections. Top Democratic campaign leaders said during a press call they expect the issues will be key to regaining control of the U.S. House and keeping control of […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 50th anniversary concert, which was also their final show with guitarist and founding member Gary Rossington, is coming to the big screen. The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd: An Exclusive…
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will face Lucas Kunce, and others, in August 2024 Democratic primary to pick challenger to GOP U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.
The big Supreme Court news today is that Sam Alito once accepted a fishing vacation in Alaska that was arranged and paid for by a guy named Robin Arkley II. Other guests on the trip included Leonard Leo, head of the Federalist Society, and Paul Singer, a hedge fund zillionaire. ProPublica, which broke the story, ...continue reading "The Alito private jet story is pretty weak tea"
MoDOT to close lanes under New Halls Ferry Bridge 8 p.m., Fri. June 23 to 5 a.m., Mon. June 26 Several MoDOT projects continue in No. County Drivers who regularly use New Halls Ferry Road near the New Halls Ferry Road Bridge, should be aware that the Missouri Department of […]
GLEN CARON - The newest addition to Glen Carbon is taking shape, with plans for Olive Garden to open in early to mid-October later this year. Olive Garden will be located in the new Orchard Town Center development at the intersection of Governor’s Parkway and Troy Road, near the recently-opened Chick-Fil-A. Construction is by St. Louis-based J.E. Foster Building Company. Jobsite superintendent Dan Backer said the construction is “going good.” The Staenberg Group, a real estate firm in Overland, Missouri, is leasing spots in the Orchard Town Center. They say that the development will be a new shopping center. Anyone who is interested in leasing information can call 314-513-1500. As temperatures climbed Wednesday, construction workers could be found resting in the shade, enjoying meals from Chick-Fil-A during their lunch break. The Olive Garden started as a unit of General Mills . The Olive Garden's first restaurant was opened on December 13, 1982, in Orlando
EDWARDSVILLE – First-year Taylor Sparks, of Belleville, is the recipient of the spring 2023 University Staff Senate scholarship from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Staff Senate. “I would like to thank the sponsors of the Staff Senate for making this scholarship possible,” said Sparks, a business major with specializations in marketing and entrepreneurship and a minor in graphic design from the School of Business. “I would also like to thank mother for being my support system through my years of undergrad.” Sparks is the daughter of Dawn Sparks, Accountant III in the Office of the Bursar. “As for my education, these funds will help me to pay for my upcoming courses needed to obtain my intended degree, to continue to work towards my career goals,” ‘Sparks continued. Scholarship awards are given to qualifying SIUE students who meet such criteria as: be a son, daughter, grandchild, spouse or civil union partner of a presentl
While farmers in Missouri scramble for quality hay to feed their livestock during an unusually dry spring, scammers are capitalizing on the desperate conditions by posing as hay sellers on social media. They collect payment, but never deliver.
Today is the summer solstice—that is, it was the summer solstice 4½ hours ago at 7:58 am Pacific time. But why get fussy about things? It's the longest day of the year, which is why I've always hated it. I don't want the days to get shorter from here on out. But here's a picture ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
The people behind The Sweet Divine (1801 South 9th Street, thesweetdivine.com) have announced that they are closing their doors for good. In a post on social media this afternoon, owners Jenna and Jason Siebert say they're retiring from the bakery life and that they couldn't find anybody to take over the boutique cupcake and sweets shop. The beloved Soulard business was famous across St. Louis and beyond, gaining even more fans when they appeared (and won!)
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