A Christmas tree farm that has brought in families from across the St. Louis area for generations is now on the market.
Meert Tree Farm, a nearly 150-acre property in Festus, Missouri, known for its cut-your-own Christmas trees and year-round seasonal events, has been listed for $2.2 million, with the business available for an additional $750,000.
It is perhaps serendipitous that a former church, now renovated with an eccentric flair by an artist who believes in underdogs and the marginalized, is being sold to benefit other artists in need of opportunity.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate and House Armed Services committees will open bipartisan inquiries into U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea, with a focus on an alleged follow-on attack that The Washington Post reported killed two survivors of the initial operation. Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and […]
Fresh off this weekend's arrival of the first snowstorm of the season, local forecasters said 2 to 3 inches would fall in St. Louis through Monday night.
VENICE - Dr. Ed Hightower recognized the drastic need for a grocery store for citizens in the Venice, Brooklyn and Madison areas, and, thanks to a personal donation and intense efforts by him, it is becoming a reality. A new grocery store in Venice is set to be built in the near future, addressing a critical lack of access to fresh food for residents of the Venice, Brooklyn and Madison areas, thanks to a $3.5 million personal investment from Dr. Ed Hightower and support from state and regional
Bush, who seeks to regain the U.S. House seat she lost last year to Wesley Bell, moves forward without official endorsements from members of progressive group
Elton John's holiday song "Step Into Christmas" was released way back in 1973, but it has finally been certified Platinum by the RIAA."Step Into Christmas" has re-entered Billboard's Holiday Airplay chart…
“Wicked For Good” and “Zootopia” Open Big 2 by Sandra Olmsted The Cinematic Skinny, the LightHeart.biz’ blog This past weekend one can easily spend the entire weekend at the movies and still get that holiday shopping done by just picking up theater gift card for everyone. One stop for shopping and entertainment! […]
Twenty years ago, John Jonik released one of the best political cartoons ever regarding attempts to censor and control the internet. In it, a character dressed up as Uncle Sam is placing a gift box labeled “Control of Internet Speech” on a counter. Behind it, a man dressed in a suit, labeled “Corporate Media” is […]
Local Red Cross volunteers provide lifeline for families strained by 2025 disasters This GivingTuesday and holiday season, make a financial donation or appointment to give blood at redcross.org ST. LOUIS, MO (DECEMBER 1, 2025) — Responding to disasters is at the heart of the American Red Cross mission – and it’s a team effort. […]
ST. LOUIS -- Snow is already moving into the St. Louis region, and several schools have announced early dismissal as districts brace for worsening conditions. Light bursts of snow will sweep in through the afternoon, creating slick roads right around dismissal time. Forecasters expect 2–4 inches across metro St. Louis and up to 5 inches [...]
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An 11-year-old girl was killed and two other people were injured in a crash in O'Fallon on Friday afternoon when a Mazda 3 failed to yield to a Ford F-350 truck.