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Ann Wilson gives update on Heart biopic

3 years ago
Heart’s Ann Wilson has given fans an update on a planned biopic on the group. While appearing on the Totally 80s podcast, Wilson confirmed that the film, first announced in 2020, is still happening;…

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Grain Belt Express transmission line wins final approval in Missouri

3 years ago

State regulators gave final approval Thursday to the owners of the Grain Belt Express transmission line to drop off thousands of megawatts of clean power in Missouri.  The decision by the Missouri Public Service Commission was the final regulatory approval Chicago-based Invenergy needed to begin the first phase of the line, to be built in […]

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The Cute and the Creepy: Whispering Woods Hosts Halloween Event for Young Kids

3 years ago
GODFREY - The Whispering Woods Bed and Breakfast/Retreat and Event Center has combined the cute and the creepy with their Halloween Fun event. Kids ages 2–10 are invited to Whispering Woods for two hours of games, snacks and activities on Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Halloween Fun kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 12 with pumpkin painting, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt on the Whispering Woods property. “I have a degree in child development and I haven’t used it in a while, so we’re putting it back to use,” joked Margaret Moorehead, Whispering Woods owner. “I love doing these things. If I didn’t love them, I wouldn’t do them. So when you come, you can expect a great time and we’re going to do everything in our power to make sure you get that.” This is one of the first events completely sponsored by Whispering Woods. The traditional bed and breakfast has drawn many guests over the years. Moorehead

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Triskaidekaphobia Anyone? - 13 Fun Facts About Friday the 13th

3 years ago
ALTON – While many people look forward to the spooky, supposedly unlucky day, others, not so much. Did you know that the fear of Friday the 13 th is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia or Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Did you know that in other areas of the world, Tuesday the 13 th is considered a day of bad luck? Here are some other fun facts about Friday the 13 th that you may not have known, 13 of them to be exact. This is the second occurrence of Friday the 13 th in 2023. The first was in January. The last time October had a Friday the 13 th was in 2017. Some unlucky years have three Fridays on the 13th. The last time this occurred was in 2015. The next time it will happen is in 2026. The more well-known Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Most cruise ships/hotels/skyscrapers do not recognize a 13 th floor due to fear and you will not be able to get out on that level. 13 at a table – an old superstition dating back to 1774 believes that if 13 people si

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Alton Police Requests Public's Assistance After Several Vehicle Burglaries

3 years ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in regard to several vehicle burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours of Oct. 12, 2023, from midnight to 6 a.m. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the primary locations of these break-ins were in the north/northwest Alton area. Community members are encouraged to upload any surveillance footage of individuals attempting to or entering into vehicles in the nighttime hours by following the link below. Chief Ford said on the website that the public can submit their contact information or remain anonymous. "We only ask that submitters provide the 100 block of the street that they live on, so it can assist us with the investigation (for example 2000 block of Alby Street). The public is also reminded to not leave keys, key fobs, or any valuables inside of your unattended vehicles as this only increases the odds of being victimized." Alton Police October 12th - Tips

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