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Thanks to Albert and Yadi, the Cardinals had an unexpected attendance surge this season. Here's how they plan to replicate it.

2 years 9 months ago
After two seasons in which the Covid-19 pandemic restricted attendance at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals didn’t come out swinging for the fences with 2022 attendance projections. But the team ended up significantly exceeding its initial targets. Its executives share how they plan to replicate the success in 2023.
Nathan Rubbelke

Hayner Library Local Author Book Fair Is Saturday, October 8

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District Inaugural Local Author Book Fair will promote local authors, literacy, and library programming, services, and collections This fall, Hayner Library will host its inaugural Local Author Book Fair, where you can meet thirty local authors, buy their books, and have them signed. The event will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. If necessary, a rain date is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022. The event will feature library card registration, a showcase of non-traditional library materials available for checkout, giveaways, and other library highlights. There will also be activities, crafts, and story times for the kids. WBGZ radio will broadcast live from the event, and coffee (hot and iced) and pastries will be available for purchase from Germania Brew Haus. The Riverbend Raptor will also be roving around the book fair for your amusement! You can browse or make purchases — and be sure to leave some tim

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Want a Career Saving the Planet? Become an Electrician.

2 years 9 months ago
From The Washington Post:  When we think about solving climate change, we often think about things that, in one way or another, plug into an electrical grid: Solar panels. Heat pumps. Efficient air conditioners. Wind turbines. Electric cars and electric car chargers. Induction stoves. Transmission lines. Over the past several years, the mantra of energy […]
Dede Hance

Conspiracy Channel OAN Tries To Survive Using Over The Air Antennas

2 years 9 months ago
When last we checked in with One America News (OAN), it was trying (with the help of numerous Republican AGs) to pretend that DirecTV’s decision to boot the barely watched conspiracy network from its cable lineup was part of a vast, diabolical cabal to censor conservatives (it wasn’t). It then decided to attack Verizon, right before that […]
Karl Bode

Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization

2 years 9 months ago

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. Biden then called on governors to follow suit with state offenses for simple marijuana possession, saying that “just as no one should be in a Federal prison solely due to the possession of marijuana, […]

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Ariana Figueroa

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 9 months ago
This is a Cistus ladanifer in Monet's garden in Giverny. At least, that's what I think it is based on an extensive one-minute use of Google's image search engine. Good enough for blogging!
Kevin Drum

CNB Bank And Trust Students Of Month Are Announced

2 years 9 months ago
JERSEY - In conjunction with CNB Bank & Trust, J.C.H.S. has selected their “Students of the Month”. The recipients for the month of September are Dylan Burch(9) and Alexis Hedden (8). The selection of a “Student of the Month” is based on the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations, that a student receives for a given month. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program, which acknowledges a student each week for academic or kindness. Each week teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. During September, Dylan and Alexis received the most F.O.C.U.S. nominations. Because they received the most nominations, they were named “Students of the Month” at J.C.H.S. They are being congratulated by Mike LaTempt of CNB Bank & Trust.

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Kingside Diner Adding New Location in St. Louis Airport

2 years 9 months ago
Kingside Diner, the popular chess-themed restaurant, is readying to add one more outlet to its growing brand. Owner Aaron Teitelbaum confirms that he will soon open an additional location in the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The airport commission approved the Kingside site during its monthly board meeting on Wednesday.
Benjamin Simon

Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

2 years 9 months ago
President Biden will pardon everyone who has been convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, the White House announced Thursday. "There are thousands of people who have prior federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences [...]
Nathaniel Weixel