Letter To The Editor: District 7 is considering consolidating Midway and Hamel elementary schools at Hamel, potentially serving K-2 students across more than 50 square miles. Students would face unreasonable bus rides. Recent research found that students with rides greater than 45 minutes had worse attendance and outcomes. With current (long) ride times in the northern schools, we must expect even more unfair ride times. D7 also hasn't made a compelling case for closure, including not breaking down how it plans to realize projected savings of $320-400K/year. As most school spending is on people, is D7 proposing laying off a number of teachers and staff? If not, where do the savings come from? The public deserves a full accounting of projected savings. Further, repairing Midway ($5M) is much cheaper than building an addition at Hamel ($15M). Finally, D7 hasn’t shared enrollment projections and student outcome data for both schools; these data should be considered. I also worry
ALTON - The Salvation Army of Madison County is seeking members of local congregations to ring bells at their red kettles on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, designated "Local Churches Day" during the fundraising campaign. Sign-up is online at https://registertoring.com/ for various locations in Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Wood River, Edwardsville, and Granite City. "Choose as many days (not limited to December 13) for locations and shifts you want," Barb Hoelscher, who is co-chair of the kettle campaign in Madison County with her husband, Dr. John Hoelscher. "Help the needy in our community." Barb continued and previously said: "The Salvation Army has been a steady, loving presence in our community for so very long and we are honored to help further their mission with this campaign."
It's popular these days to declare that freedom of speech is in grave trouble. But is that so? Do you feel any restrictions on what you can say in public? I confess that I'm not very bent out of shape about college kids deplatforming speakers they don't like. Or about schoolteachers who are required to ...continue reading "How is free speech faring in America?"
ALTON - Alton Firefighters Local 1255 will have its Sixth Annual Turkey Giveaway from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Crisis Food Center at 21 E. Sixth Street in Alton. Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Derrick Richardson, also a member of Alton Firefighters 1255, said: "We will have a contactless drive-through-only turkey giveaway with vehicles lining up on Market Street, between East Fourth and East Sixth Street heading north and making a right on East Sixth Street, and pulling up in front of our location where we load the trunk. We will give one turkey and one bag of sides, per car on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. We ask that everyone follow all safety protocols." Richardson continued and said: “We are happy to partner with Crisis Food Center, who are donating the side items and went 50/50 with Local 1255 on purchasing the turkeys. This is an ongoing relationship between the Local and CFC since the first turkey giveaway in 2017. Both organization
Christine McVie's untimely death last week seems to have led to some impressive sales figures at the auction of Fleetwood Mac instruments and memorabilia, held over the weekend by Julien's…
Webster University’s Kooyumjian Gallery Presents…Beginnings 2022: Juried High School Photography Reception & Gallery Talk Friday, December 2, 2022 5:30-7:30pm This exhibit showcases the artistry and talent of High
1972 Fischer/Spassky: The Match, its Origin, and Influence celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Robert “Bobby” Fischer’s historic win over the Russian Boris Spassky in the legendary 1972 World
Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a shooting that took place Monday morning in the Dutchtown neighborhood.
From West Magazine:Back at its Feb. 11, 2019, Board of Aldermen meeting, Ballwin revealed an in-depth Parks Master Plan. Top priorities for Holloway Park included the addition of pickleball courts and an updated playground. The specifics of the latter two are coming into reality, based on the board’s Sept. 12, 2022, meeting. Other Holloway Park […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was extending the deadline by roughly two years for air passengers to use a REAL ID when traveling.
Greg Clark, creative services manager at Tarlton Corp., a leading St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm, has earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer. As a CPSM, he joins a growing number of professionals nationwide to be certified by the Society for Marketing Professional Services, which advocates for, educates and connects leaders […]
Denise Korte has joined St. Louis-based general contractor, Knoebel Construction, as Director of Human Resources. In this role, Korte works closely with the entire Knoebel team to create a positive, efficient work environment with an emphasis on fostering professional development and growth. To help the firm achieve its overall goals and objectives, she develops and […]
ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive at her district office in Alton beginning December 5 th -21 st . “The holidays can be an incredibly stressful and difficult time for our friends and neighbors that are struggling to make ends meet,” said Rep. Elik. “Please, if you can, come by my office and drop off any non-perishable food items you may have. Let’s work together to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season.” The Holiday Food Drive will begin on Monday, December 5 th and conclude on Wednesday, December 21st at State Representative Amy Elik’s district office, located at 192 Alton Square Mall Dr., Suite C in Alton. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All non-perishable food items collected will be donated to the Crisis Food Center in Alton. When you stop by to donate, brochures on state programs will also be available.
JERSEYVILLE - Do you wow others with your watercolors or drawing skills, blow them away with your basket- or rug-weaving skills, or amaze your friends with your culinary masterpieces? The Jersey County Arts Council invites local artists to join them Sunday, Dec. 11 any time between 1 and 4 p.m. to learn about teaching opportunities. The event will be held in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, located at 400 S. State St. in Jerseyville. The council is developing a 2023 schedule of classes that cover a range of artistic mediums for both adults and children. Jersey County Arts Council Director Sherry Droste said, “The sky’s the limit in terms of the types of talent we’re looking for. While professional artists are welcome, we’re also interested in enthusiastic amateur artists willing to share their creative passion and skill with others.” If you are interested in learning more about teaching opportunities with the Arts Council, drop by Dec.
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees. On Oct. 7, the
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