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VIDEO: Break-In, Burglary at "The Cave" New Jerseyvile Location

2 years 10 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Two individuals broke into the new Jerseyville location of “The Cave” at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Shattering the glass entrance door, they stole several pieces of merchandise and caused thousands of dollars in damages, according to store manager Nathan Badman. “Someone broke the door window, came in, broke a bunch of stuff, caused a bunch of damages, and got away with a few things that they thought were real weed, but were just CBD flower,” Badman said. The store is located at 610 S. State St. at the intersections of highways 67 and 109, and had only been open for two weeks before the break-in occurred. Nobody was in the store at the time of the incident, but Badman said the damages were extensive. “They took our register … the door cost about $400-500. I would say the damage done inside the store was close to $4,000-$5,000 worth of damage, probably just in repairs and stuff we’re going to have to go fin

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Korte Recreation Center To Ring New Year's Eve In Style With Aquatics Fun

2 years 10 months ago
HIGHLAND - Korte Recreation Center/Highland Parks & Recreation staff are always innovative with their programs, but they have an extra-special day planned for children and families on New Year’s Eve. The festivities start at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in the Korte Recreation Center with balloon animals by Robin in the lobby. There will be food, opportunities with a Slash Bubble Blower, and a Countdown with a Slide Drop at 3 p.m. with beach balls and rubber ducks. The Korte Center indoor complex has both a swimming area and a small lazy river. “We have ordered beach balls and rubber ducks to send down the slide for the kids to catch,” Laura Wilken, the Highland Parks and Recreation aquatic director/facility manager, said. “There are a lot of things to do on New Year’s Eve, but we wanted to do something for the kids.” The New Year’s Eve countdown will last an hour and start at 2 p.m. Saturday, she said. Concession stands will be open

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What is someone from St. Louis called? The STL demonym

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - What do you call someone from St. Louis? Many people from Pittsburgh call themselves Yinzers, Albuquerque residents are known as Burqueños, and folks from Los Angeles are known as Angelenos. It isn't always clear what to call someone from a city or state. Indiana has Hoosiers and so does Missouri. But, [...]
Joe Millitzer

Phone Malware Company Linked To Greek Domestic Surveillance Scandal Raided By Law Enforcement

2 years 10 months ago
NSO Group isn’t the only phone malware firm to draw international attention. Sure, NSO’s decision to sell to human rights abusers and aid/abet surveillance of journalists, lawyers, government critics, and political leaders drew the most attention, but there were others. And all of these malware purveyors seem to have sprung from the same source: spies […]
Tim Cushing

Damage from frozen pipe closes the Shaved Duck

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - One of the most beloved St. Louis area restaurants has temporarily closed after a pipe burst during the extreme cold. It is not clear when the Shaved Duck will reopen. There is extensive damage to the restaurant. The business will be closed as they work on repairs. This message is posted [...]
Joe Millitzer

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
This is a flower that was growing in one of the British World War II cemeteries in Normandy. But what is it? It's nothing I can come even close to recognizing.
Kevin Drum