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Christmas Wonderland Display Canceled For Thursday/Friday Because Of Inclement Weather

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - Christmas Wonderland at Alton's Rock Springs Park will close because of the incoming winter storm on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23, the head Grandpa Gang member Dick Alford said on Wednesday afternoon. The Grandpa Gang builds and coordinates the Christmas lights display each year. "We are closing because of the pending weather," explained Alford. "We didn't want to jeopardize the volunteers by having them outside in the cold. It looks like we will play it day to day. We gather again and make a decision Friday about that night and the rest of the weekend's status." Alford said the Grandpa Gang members normally work the display on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and relieve other volunteers for duty. The Christmas Wonderland Christmas lights display at Rock Springs Park ends Tuesday, December 27. The regular hours are from 6-9 p.m. on weeknights and 5-9 p.m. on weekends. Alford said overall, this has been a "really good year" for Christmas Wonderland and the Grandpa

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After More Than Two Decades, Dr. Beth Renth Concludes Outstanding Career In District 7

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Dr. Beth Renth is concluding an outstanding career with Edwardsville School District 7 that spanned more than 22 years of serving students. Renth officially retired last week. She was formally recognized by the Board of Education Monday night. She has touched the lives of countless students in her tenure. Toward the end of her career, Renth shared the knowledge she gained during her 22 years as principal of Worden Elementary with others, by serving as a principal trainer and mentor for the new elementary principals in the district. She stepped down as principal at Worden in May. With many new elementary principals in the district, her insight and years of experience have been valuable for them in their transition. “They really welcomed me with open arms, and we were able to talk through things," she said. "But they also do things differently. They are their own person and their own leader, but I am there to help them figure out what is best, especially for the

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Winter Storm Featuring Snow, High Winds and Bitter Cold To Make Travel Treacherous

2 years 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police announced Wednesday that a major winter storm is expected to create dangerous travel conditions across the state Thursday and Friday, strongly urging the public to adjust plans and postpone unnecessary trips. The mixture of snow, rapidly falling temperatures and strong wind gusts is expected to produce blizzard conditions by Thursday afternoon, with extremely slick roads, little to no visibility and potentially life-threating wind chills if you become stranded. “The Illinois Department of Transportation is prepared to use all available resources to respond to this significant winter storm, but travel at times will be treacherous if not impossible by midday Thursday and into the overnight hours,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman . “Prepare now and consider postponing plans if they require driving. Remember: the safest option always is to stay home. Our IDOT snow-and-ic

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 6 months ago
Let's do another triptych today. This one is of the San Onofre nuclear power plant, which has been closed for the past decade and is now undergoing decommissioning. And just how long will this take? According to the ultimate authority, "Decommissioning San Onofre will take numerous years until the process is complete." Okey doke. Also: ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
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Michael Stipe working on debut solo album

2 years 6 months ago
R.E.M. announced they were calling it quits back in 2011, and since then we’ve only heard sporadic music from the band’s frontman, Michael Stipe. Well, that’s about to change.  In an interview…

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