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Claire Christeson Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month For CM

2 years 7 months ago
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial High School girl’s basketball team has been on a tear this season, currently sitting at 26-4, and a major contributor to their success has been senior center Claire Christeson. While yes, she has been out the majority of this season, it’s what she does off the court and on the bench that is really inspiring to her team. During the game against East St. Louis, where her side won 57-55, she was one of the loudest ones in the gym as she cheered on her Eagles from the sideline. She was grabbing her teammates' water when they needed it and was always one of the first ones in the huddle during timeouts, showing that you don’t have to lead the team in points to be a team leader. Claire Christeson is the Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for CM. “I think it is very important. I’ve had multiple teammates come up to me and say how much it has helped knowing that I’m on the bench supporting them,”

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Missouri lawmakers need to take swift action on federal education funds | Opinion

2 years 7 months ago

Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the American Rescue Plan 10 months ago, creating the most significant infusion of funds for students and local schools in our nation’s history. Nevertheless, the Missouri legislature has yet to move the $1.9 billion to our students who need help overcoming the learning impacts of COVID-19. If lawmakers fail […]

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Phil Murray

Rock Springs Drive Drainage Improvement Project Will Increase Walkway Safety

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - A low bid for the Rock Springs Drive drainage project was approved at Monday night’s Alton Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall. The approval should result in a solution for an erosion problem in that area, Alton Mayor David Goins said. “It is an erosion problem from rain and they are going to redo the whole area,” Mayor Goins said. “There will be a new guard rail a brand new sidewalk and erosion mitigation done. "It is going to be great for our children to keep them safe in their walks to and from school and for other adults who walk in the area. This will enable our children to walk on the sidewalk instead of the side of the street when there is mud on the sidewalk. This will keep them safe from traffic on the road.” Mayor Goins said the Rock Springs Drive improvement project is “long overdue” and also said the park is one of the crown jewels of the city. “Rock Springs Park has always been a beautiful park,”

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2022’s 5 Best CBD + THC Gummies - Buyer’s Guide

2 years 7 months ago
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Mostly sunny and mild Tuesday with highs in low-50s

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Tuesday will have a mostly sunny and mild afternoon with highs in the low-50s. A cold front moves in Tuesday night and it will be a little cooler Wednesday. Expect highs in the 40s on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be another warm-up on Friday with temps in the 50s. It will [...]
Linh Truong

Grant's Farm animals make predictions on The Big Game

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Grant's Farm is getting ready for The Big Game this Sunday by hosting an "Animal Bowl" on Tuesday. Several of the animals will take part including their new baby pig. The animals will make predictions on which team will win The Big Game. Of course, both teams have animal mascots [...]
Monica Ryan