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Coloring STL

3 years ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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Dedication and Service In Alton Police Department Moves Jarrett Ford's Rise To Chief Role

3 years ago
ALTON - New Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford has worked his way to the top of the department with 18 years of dedication and service to the department. Jarrett was born and raised in Alton by his mom and graduated from Alton High School in 2000. He also graduated from McKendree College (now McKendree University) in Lebanon, IL., in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. He also later obtained an associate's degree in law enforcement from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. The Alton man was hired at age 22 in January 2005 by the Alton Police Department. "My first three years I spent as a patrol officer and then received the opportunity to work in the Criminal Investigations Division as a Detective working all felony cases," he said. "After working five years as a Detective, I was promoted to Sergeant where I briefly returned to the Patrol Division as a supervisor before returning back to detectives as the Detective Sergeant supervisor. "In 2017, I was promoted

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Wildwood Approves Site Development Plan for Fire District

3 years ago
From West Magazine: The Wildwood Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission approved the site development plan for the Monarch Fire Protection District’s Fire House #2 at 18304 Wild Horse Creek Road. Monarch and the city had been involved in a lawsuit filed by the fire district, but in September, Judge Richard Stewart of the 21st Judicial Circuit […]
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Gateway Arch Park Foundation Hosts The Ultimate STL Holiday Celebration At 7th Annual Winterfest

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS - The seventh annual Winterfest in Kiener Plaza, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology and produced by Gateway Arch Park Foundation in partnership with the St. Louis Blues, opens Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 and runs through Jan. 1, 2023. Winterfest features holiday fun like ice skating, holiday lights and music, festive beverages and food, heated igloos, s’mores stations, a two-day Winter Market, visits with princesses and superheroes, and a New Year’s Eve celebration with a spectacular fireworks show. St. Louis celebrity chef Juwan Rice (JR), owner of JR’s Gourmet, returns for his second year as the exclusive catering partner for the Winterfest Cafe´. The second annual Winterfest 5K and 1-mile Kids Fun Run through the Arch grounds will kick off the festivities on Nov. 19. The 5K is presented by Caleres and the Kids Fun Run is supported by Famous Footwear, produced in partnership with Big River Running. Race proceeds benefit Gateway Arch

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Senator Duckworth Wants Pipeline-Impacted Property Restored

3 years ago
From The Telegraph: A natural-gas pipeline that carves through about 59 miles of Greene, Jersey and Scott counties is facing renewed scrutiny after U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL, called for federal authorities to ensure restoration of pipeline-impacted property. In a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Richard Glick, the Illinois senator contends it appears pipeline […]
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How Michael Woods’ Experience Led to a New Non Profit

3 years ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Michael Woods’ college experience was different than many and served as a catalyst for his leadership journey and creation of the nonprofit group, Dream Builders 4 Equity. “I would drive out to St. Charles to school in the morning and then to O’Fallon after classes for work, and then at midnight […]
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November 16th Regional Meeting Will Focus on Internet Access

3 years ago
From West Magazine: Residents throughout the region will have an opportunity to weigh-in on state plans to get every Missourian online. Residents of St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County are invited to join officials from the Missouri Office of Broadband Development from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
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Give The Gift Of A Raging Rivers Water Park Season Pass This Holiday Season

3 years ago
GRAFTON - It’s beginning to feel a lot more like Christmas than summer and that means it’s time to snag a Raging Rivers 2023 season pass or two for that special someone on your holiday list. Raging Rivers Waterpark is having a Cyber Sale now through Nov. 30 for the lowest price on 2023 Season Passes. Save up to $35 off the regular-priced passes and purchase a General Season Pass for $49.99 and a Platinum Season Pass for $64.99 during the Cyber Sale. A season pass pays for itself in less than 3 visits and can be purchased for as low as $12.50 per month for a Regular Pass and $16.24 per month for a Platinum Pass plus tax/fees with a 4-month payment plan. All season passes include unlimited visits for one individual; discounts on food, beverage, and retail purchases at park outlets; admission to Family Nights and KidsFest; and free admission to Raging Rivers' 3rd Annual Mushroom Festival. In addition to those great pass perks, a General Season Pass comes with 1 bring-a-friend

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Veterans in St. Louis Area Are Getting Free Home Repairs

3 years ago
From FOX2now: For the owner of a north St. Louis County home, a leaky roof led to a conversation, an application, and some much-needed home repairs. “My roof started leaking, and I said, ‘Oh Lord, I don’t know how I’m going to get that fixed,’” said Anthony Hill, an Army veteran. The shingles on the roof […]
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Edwardsville Alderman Elizabeth Grant Participates In Civic Leader Event With U.S. Air Force

3 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Alderman Elizabeth Grant was among area leaders who took a cross-country flight as part of a demonstration of the essential partnership between communities and U.S. military installations such as Scott Air Force Base. Grant was among regional officials who flew aboard a military aircraft from Scott Air Force Base to Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina for two days of meetings on November 8-9. Alderman Grant met with military personnel and Charleston-area municipal leaders, explored aircraft, and visited sites representing numerous branches of the military as part of the civic leader tour. “Partnering with the U.S. Air Force to understand the economic impact that military installations and municipalities have in our surrounding communities was the focus of the conference,” she said. “I was very impressed with the positive exchange between military personnel and municipal leaders.” Joint Base Charleston is one of 12 Department

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