Admission to the Missouri History Museum and this special exhibit is free. Women, often portrayed as secondary characters in the city’s formation, were actually
The fastest game on Earth. HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of
In chess, a defensive move that swaps positions of the rook and the king is called castling. The move that ends the game, of course, is the checkmate. Early Thursday morning, the Missouri Senate leadership castled the congressional redistricting bill by recessing, instead of adjourning, the Wednesday session. That meant that when members returned around […]
GRANITE CITY - Lawson Kimble has been chosen as an Illinois Principals' Association Outstanding Student and Citizen Award recipient. Lawson joins fellow Granite City student Abbey Haddix as one of the award winners. LAWSON KIMBLE Kimble is the captain of the hockey and volleyball teams and vice-president of the International Thespian Society. He has participated in two spring plays produced by the high school, along with participating in multiple clubs and sports: Hobby Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hockey Club, Renaissance, Saturday Scholars Program, Secondary Honors, and Student Council. Kimble will be taking a gap year to play Jr. Hockey with future plans to play NCAA Division 1 while studying pre-law. He is attending a hockey camp at Harvard and Dartmouth this summer. Kimble's ultimate goal is to play in the National Hockey League and practice either sports or entertainment law. Honors : Renaissance Top 10; Elks Student of the Month; Mr. Warrior; Illinois State
GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School senior Abbey Haddix was chosen as the Illinois Principals’ Association Outstanding Student and Citizen Award recipient. Lawson Kimble of Granite City High School was also chosen. “Lawson and Abby represent the best of GCHS. Their leadership and work ethic have excelled in the school and community,” said GCHS Assistant Principal Chris Hutchings. “It is our privilege to celebrate these students on behalf of the Illinois Principals’ Association.” ABBEY HADDIX Haddix is the president of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a three-year soccer player, and a member of the Renaissance Club. She is planning to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to study political science and Spanish. Honors : Renaissance Top 10; Personal Choice Award; Illinois State Scholar; May Carousel Court; Secondary Honors. Parents : Don and Mary Haddix. More on Lawson is in another story
In our April meeting we discussed a variety of opportunities to be involved in the neighborhood through committees and upcoming events, and had guest speakers present on Future64, a transportation study and project within the central corridor of St. Louis. FPSE Neighborhood Business Treasurer’s Report (Rachel Siegert) Rachel reviewed last [...]
Legislation weakening Missouri’s hazardous waste regulations and opening the door for “advanced recycling” will soon be on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. With just hours left before Friday’s mandated end to the Missouri legislative session, …
Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies,
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -The annual fine art show Art on the Square is happening this weekend in Belleville. The award-winning show features various types of art from clay to drawings, to digital design and mixed media. The St. Clair County Transit District is even offering a complimentary shuttle service between the Belleville transit center and downtown [...]
The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program, also known as St. Louis HELP, said there is a critical shortage of wheelchairs and other health equipment.
Even though I never knew Emma Beauvais Thomas Grumley, I feel a deep connection to her. This is due mainly to having been allowed access to so many of her very personal images and documents by her great-great granddaughter, Chrissie Hayes McConnell. I have lost count of how many posts have come out of this […]
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