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This is our local squirrel pretending to be a miniature beaver. I will let you know if he starts making miniature twig dams when we water the yard.

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Photos may be purchased for personal use at: https://www.randymanning.com/Hamilton-Primary-School-Festival OTTERVILLE - The 39th annual Hamilton Primary School Festival drew a large crowd Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Hamilton Primary School, located at 107 E. Main St. in Otterville. Hamilton Primary School was the first free and integrated school in the United States. The original school building was built in 1835. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1998. Dr. Silas Hamilton, for whom the school is named, was born in New England, but eventually landed in the Otterville area. George Washington, one of Hamilton's former slaves, bequeathed $1,500 upon his death in 1864 to build a monument to Hamilton. The marble monument, erected in front of the school the same year, is currently maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The original building was demolished in 1872, and

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The event brought in visitors, locals and foot traffic from Tower Grove Pride and the Hispanic Festival.

Starlett Frenchie is well known for her chicken noodle soup. And apparently, everyone on her staff at Hamilton Elementary has tasted her delicious meals. “In order to build community with her staff, she cooks for them on a regular basis,”…

Albert Pujols is just one of four players in baseball history to reach 700 home runs.

About three dozen apprentices painted concrete barriers to beautify the corner of Delmar and Hodiamont.

Baseball fans are celebrating Albert Pujols' 700-home run milestone this weekend. You might not find them at Busch Stadium, but they're just about anywhere else you might turn in the St. Louis area.

The annual Tower Grove Pride Festival returns this weekend at Tower Grove Park. People attending the event call it a welcoming, open, and safe place for the whole family.  

ALTON - The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market hosted the ‘Canine Carnival’ on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon. The free event was organized by Alton Main Street and Hope Animal Rescues. Locals were invited to bring their dogs “dressed to impress” for a pet parade around the market and a costume contest. The winner of that contest received a $25 gift card to Petco. There was an adopt-a-thon where guests had the opportunity to bring home a new furry friend. There were things for the kids to do like face painting and balloon animals as well as plenty of vendors selling pet-related merchandise. Madison County Humane Society and Madison County Triad hosted a drive-through vaccine and microchip clinic. Vaccines were free while supplies lasted. There was a good turnout at the event, and everyone seemingly had a good time. The Market is held in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry St. and runs every Saturday morning through

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An investigation is underway after two women were shot and one was killed Saturday afternoon near the area of a St. Charles casino.

Cayden Bridges recovered a fumble in the end zone to give Auburn a 17-14 overtime victory over Missouri in an SEC opener on Saturday afternoon.