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Memorial Day Ceremony at James Eagan Center

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Mayor Tim Lowery announced that the City of Florissant along with the St Louis County Veterans Coalition, VFW, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion, 1st Marine Division Association, Vietnam Veterans of America, Korean War Veterans of America, Police and Fire Departments and Boy Scouts of America will jointly host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26t […]

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Man dies after crash in Webster Groves on Tuesday

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man was left dead Tuesday afternoon following a crash in Webster Groves. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash took place shortly before 2 p.m. on Watson Road near Girard Drive, involving a Honda Valkyrie and a Ford Escape. The crash happened [...]
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A Shin-Termission: Navigating Lower Leg Pain

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Key takeaways: Shin splints bring pain, swelling, tenderness or soreness along the front part of your lower leg. Treatment involves icing, resting and slowly returning to competition. Prevention involves finding the right footwear and getting on the right workout plan. Leg compression sleeves can also help. Outdoor track and field season is underway. That means Brittany Delaney gets reacquainted with the shin – the front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle. While shin splints are a common and treatable injury, Delaney, an athletic trainer at OSF HealthCare, says it’s important to not rush back to competition. Shin splint basics Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a casual runner, repetitive use of your legs (especially long distances like a 1600 meter run at a track event) can bring pain, swelling, tenderness or soreness along the shin bone (the tibia). The medical term is medial tibial stress syndrome. “It’s

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What's Inside The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton

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ALTON - At a recent “What’s Up Downtown” meeting , the CEO of The Wedge Innovation Center shared more about what’s in the building and how the community can engage. Scot Heathman was named the CEO of The Wedge prior to its opening in April 2025. He explained that The Wedge is a space for the community, and he expressed his hope that the center will stimulate the economy and growth in the area. “This is a place where we can do some good for the community. We can do some good for the people. We can do some good for the region,” Heathman said. “And it’s kind of a blank canvas at this point. We can go in any direction we want to go in.” Heathman explained that The Wedge has several office spaces for lease, classrooms, 14 conference rooms, a rooftop area, a gym, a mother’s room, a wellness room, kitchens, and “lots of amenities” in addition to their coworking spaces. The Wedge primarily serves as a coworkin

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OSF HealthCare Expert Huelskoetter Shares Top Safety Tips for Lakes and Forest Adventures

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More sun and rising mercury mean people will head outdoors to lakes and forests. But something as simple as drinking river water can lead to an illness that derails your summer. Bethany Huelskoetter , APRN, a family medicine provider at OSF HealthCare, hits the major safety points about leisure time on the water. Bug bites: Coat yourself with bug spray to start the day, and avoid hanging out in tall grass where pests can hide. If your bug bite comes with skin tissue damage, chest pain, muscle cramps, sweating or nausea, see a provider right away. Also, watch for a rash in the shape of a bullseye , which is common with tick bites. To remove a tick, use tweezers to get close to the skin, and gently pull the insect out. Avoid twisting and yanking. Life jackets: Illinois and Michigan outline their life jacket laws. And some additional suggestions from Huelskoetter: for young kids, use a life jacket that straps on like a diaper. Life jackets that go over the chest could come up

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Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Award $139.2 Million To Enhance Local Transportation Options Statewide

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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that $139.2 million has been awarded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand local travel options and enhance quality of life in communities statewide. The popular program is the largest ever due to Gov. Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan capital program. “The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program is a crucial part of Rebuild Illinois, helping make travel safer and more accessible in the communities that need it most,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Today, I’m proud to announce the largest investment in the program’s history, with more than $139 million going toward bike lanes, sidewalks, trails and other local improvements. This is just one part of the state’s larger effort to reverse decades of disinvestment and create more connected communities.” The 66 projects approved through ITEP include bike and pedestrian paths

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Jerseyville Native Jenna Eve Eschbach Awarded Doctor Of Philsophy Degree From Washington University

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ST. LOUIS — Jenna Eve Eschbach, PhD, of Saint Louis, was awarded her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Washington University in Saint Louis after successfully defending her research on April 2, 2025. Eschbach, originally from Jerseyville, conducted her doctoral research in the Laboratory of Dr. Sebla Kutluay in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis. Eschbach's dissertation focused on the role of the cGAS-STING sensing pathway in HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 infections. The Doctoral Hooding Ceremony took place on May 9, 2025, at Washington University, where Eschbach received her academic hood from her adviser, Dr. Sebla Kutluay, and the official PhD degree conferral from Dr. Steve Mennerick. Washington University's Commencement Exercises followed on May 12, 2025, on Olympic Field, where Olympic medalist Simone Biles, one of the world's most known gymnasts of all time, delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2025 and was awarded an honorary Doctor

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