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Former BOA President Lewis Reed Admits to Bribery Charges

2 years 10 months ago
Former St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges in court today. He will be sentenced on December 6. Reed originally said he was not guilty when his charges became public in June and did not plan to resign, though he stepped down days later after calls for his resignation mounted.
Monica Obradovic

Food Giveaway To Be Held At Millennium Temple In Alton Saturday

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - A Food Giveaway open to the community is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday and supplies last with Alton Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosie Brown. The giveaway will be at the Millennium Temple Cogic at 801 Blair Ave., Alton. Those in need of food are recommended to drive up and get a bag, Brown said. Alderwoman Brown said there are always food needs around the area and now, especially because school is back in session. “We will have items that will be easily accessible for children to prepare themselves,” Brown added. “We just see a need to help the parents and make sure food is available for them for their children. Sometimes the parents may not be home, so we are providing some food that can be prepared in their absence.” Brown pointed out that some Alton residents may have lost their jobs and be in need of some accessible food. “I am always wanting to give back and look at what is needed in the community,” Brown said. “We are partnering

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Senior Volleyball Player Hanna Marshall Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Explorers' Female Athlete of Month

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior Hanna Marshall is a two-sport athlete for the Explorers who just wants to have as much fun as possible in her final year of high school. This fall she's playing volleyball and come spring she plays soccer. She has played both sports at Marquette for all four years now. She mentioned that fall is her favorite season, but soccer will always be her preferred sport. Last season, her volleyball team recorded a 24-9-2 record. Unfortunately, they bowed out in the first round of the postseason, something Hannah does not want to do again. "I want to go further than just regionals. I want to have a good season with the team," she said. The Explorers went out in the Regional Semifinals against No. 8-seeded Litchfield. It was quite the upset to end their season. Hanna and the team are using that as motivation to capture just their second Regional Championship in program history. The photo of Hanna above was taken at Marquette's 1st Annual 'Blue and White Volleybal

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St. Louis County Detectives Investigate Fatal Motor Crash Near Mackenzie Road and Langley Avenue

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motor crash near the intersection of Mackenzie Road and Langley Avenue which later resulted in the death of an adult female. On August 21, 2022, at 4:53 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Mackenzie Road and Langley Avenue. Arriving officers located five motor vehicles involved in a motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed a Ford Focus was stopped southbound on Mackenzie Road, waiting to turn onto Langley Avenue, when it was rear-ended by a Volkswagen Jetta, resulting in a muti-vehicle accident. The driver of the Focus, a 67-year-old female, was conveyed to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. An 8-year-old rear passenger of the Focus was conveyed to an area hospital for minor injuries.

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Huge News: Biden Administration Announces All Publicly Funded Research Should Be Available For Free To The Public

2 years 10 months ago
Here’s some amazingly good news amidst all of the nonsense of late. On Thursday, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) at the White House announced that they were updating policy guidance to mandate that all taxpayer-supported research should be immediately available to the public at no cost. According to the actual policy guidelines, […]
Mike Masnick

Schlafly Beer now served in two new states

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Schlafly Beer makes moves in Michigan and Ohio. Beers made by the St. Louis brewery can now be bought in 16 states and the District of Columbia. Schlafly has two St. Louis locations including the Schlafly Tap Room on Locust and Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.
Monica Ryan

Senior Services Plus To Host Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Senior Services Plus (SSP) is hosting a Pickleball Tournament fundraiser for the United Way of Greater St. Louis on Saturday, September 10 th , 2022 at their wellness center located at 2603 N Rodgers Drive in Alton. SSP is excited to partner with EmpowerMe Wellness to host a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 10 th , 2022. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Players must be 55 or older and will register in teams of two. There will be two divisions, open doubles and mixed doubles, and registration is $50 per team. Register by 8/30 to get a free t-shirt. The tournament will be double elimination with each team guaranteed at least two games. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team in each division. Games will be played on one outdoor court and one indoor court. This event is open to the community. Please register by calling the Senior Services Plus Wellness Center at 618-465-3298 x 109. For event inquiries, please contact the SSP

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Community Open House And Gallery Reception

2 years 10 months ago
STAUNTON - The surrounding communities are invited to rediscover The Macoupin Art Collective in Staunton, IL. The MAC is a non-profit art school created with the goal of bringing Art To All, serving over 20,000 children and adults since 2017. Three years ago, they moved into their current building and began renovations, including a vibrant new facade and a 60-foot mural by world-renowned artist Cbabi Bayoc. Inside, The MAC is equipped to hold classes in a large variety of mediums: glass, clay, fabric, metal, and more. The MAC would love everyone to stop by to see all that’s new. On the night of Fri, Sept 2, from 6 pm to 8 pm, The MAC is holding a community open house and Gallery Opening reception for their newest display: Capture: Heat To Toe, a photography exhibit by Christopher Smejkal of Edwardsville, IL. This show will be held in two parts, the second being located in The Blackbird Bakery next door and is called: 3, 2, 1 Contact. Both exhibits will feature candid moments of

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