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Ann Turner Cook, original Gerber baby, dies at 95
Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died. She was 95.
Blues prospects shine as Springfield Thunderbirds chase Calder Cup title
The Springfield Thunderbirds, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Blues, are set for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Thunderbirds begin a best-of-seven series Saturday, taking on the Laval Rocket in the Calder Cup semifinals.
This Week In Techdirt History: May 29th – June 4th
Five Years Ago This week in 2017, things seemed pretty bad on the privacy front. Intelligence community leaks were normalizing domestic surveillance abuses, the Fifth Circuit said no warrants were required to obtain near-realtime cell site location info, and while DHS agencies were stepping up demands for social media account info from visa applicants Congress […]
Masks required again for Schnucks employees, recommended for customers
A masking requirement has returned for employees and vendors at Schnucks. Additionally, customers are strongly encouraged to wear a mask when shopping in-person for groceries.
Local artist here! I painted this on a beautiful day beside the Meramec.
A guide for The Hill?
Vehicle wanted after interrupted burglary leads to deadly shooting in St. Clair County
Investigators are asking people to be on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection with a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon in rural St. Clair County.
Buried treasure in Lemay...
"Much Ado About Nothing" opened last night at Shakespeare's Glen in Forest Park
we’re the shirt!
Edwardsville woman killed while riding disabled moped towed by ATV
The accident happened late Friday in St. Clair County on Collinsville Road. A truck hit the ATV that was pulling the moped.
Magnet Fishing Locations?
Two St. Louis donut shops rank among Yelp's Top 100 in US
Yelp recently released its updated Top 100 U.S. Donut Shops list, which offers praise to two donut shops based in the St. Louis area. Pharaoh's Dounts and The Donut Shop ranked 23rd and 100th respectively in the list.
Kirkwood firefighters rescue 7 people trapped in carnival ride
Firefighters rescued seven people trapped in a carnival ride Friday night in Kirkwood.
Renegade priest at St. Stanislaus is going back to Poland
The Roman Catholic Church excommunicated and defrocked the Rev. Marek Bozek for pastoring St. Stanislaus. He’s leaving the "inclusive" congregation he molded.
Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination
WASHINGTON — Abbott Nutrition has restarted production at the Michigan baby formula factory that has been closed for months due to contamination, the company said Saturday, taking a step toward easing a nationwide supply shortage expected to persist into the summer. The February shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have [...]
We just bought an old house! We're looking to have some work done, and would love any recommendations for handymen, contractors, painters, and arborists!
Mexican deli in town
Lead industry misled the public about its toxic problem for decades
Lead is a dangerous neurotoxin. Researchers have known that for decades. But the substance stuck around for decades in everyday products such as paint and gasoline. One big reason: The …