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So St. Louis: A Walk In the Rain Leads to Chance Encounters

3 years 1 month ago
As I got ready to depart my home with my shopping cart it was merely drizzling so I thought I was safe with just my blue SLU cap but the rain picked up until I found myself trudging under a torrential downpour when suddenly an unfamiliar SUV pulled erratically up and a woman inside insisted I take a ride and though I hesitated for a second common sense dictated I get in and it was a lovely ride with no questions and the driver blessed me as I got out and I did my soaking wet shopping and came out to enjoy my two donuts and a man was there looking for odd jobs whispering about my donuts so I gave him a half and my lighter was wet so he kindly went in to buy me one but it finally worked and when he came out I nonetheless gave him bread and a soda and then my artist friend showed up and walked me to the bus and we talked amiably about Halloween and then it started raining hard again and a woman came over and enveloped me in her huge umbrella and then the nice warm dry bus showed up and I made it home. Every week, the RFT runs an anonymous short story that could only take place here.
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Daily Deal: The Cloud Computing Architect Bundle

3 years 1 month ago
The Cloud Computing Architect Bundle has 9 courses to start you on your journey to becoming a cloud computing expert. Courses cover a basic introduction to cloud computing, Microsoft Azure, machine learning, and more. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales […]
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Designer Increases Scope for Route 66 Roadside Park

3 years 1 month ago
From West Newsmagazine:  Now that streetscape project along Manchester is complete, the city of Wildwood can focus on the Route 66 roadside park. Manchester Road was part of the original Route 66, before it was realigned. The highway corridor, created in 1926, served as a major connection to the west. It ultimately stretched 2,448 miles […]
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"The Gift Of Life:" Alton Fire Department Is Excited To Host Red Cross Blood Drive

3 years 1 month ago
ALTON - For the first time in multiple months, the Alton Fire Department will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Fire Station 1 333 E. 20th Street in Alton. "We are excited about having a blood drive here," Margaret Renken, the Alton Fire Department Office Manager, said. "We are hoping to see more donors sign up and give the gift of life. We used to have blood drives here for years, but COVID-19 changed things. We are hoping for strong attendance." Renken also mentioned the Red Cross is encouraging appointments for the blood drive. The Red Cross number is 1-800-733-2737 or sign up on the Red Cross website . The Red Cross will have a T-shirt giveaway and those who register also get a $10 E-Gift card. All donors who register must have a valid e-mail on file to receive the E-Gift Card.

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St. Louis County Police Investigates Fatal Halls Ferry Road Crash That Involved Death Of Teenage Male

3 years 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motor crash in the 9700 block of Halls Ferry Road that resulted in the death of a teenage male. On November 2, 2022, at 3:58 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident in the 9700 block of Halls Ferry Road. Arriving officers located two vehicles involved in a motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation has revealed a Kia Forte was northbound in the 9700 block of Halls Ferry Road when it turned into oncoming traffic and was struck by a Hyundai Genesis. The driver of the Kia Forte was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. The Hyundai Genesis had two occupants. The driver left the scene of the accident. The passenger, an adult female, was transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries.

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Love Bank Park on Cherokee Street To Receive Major Upgrades

3 years 1 month ago
From St. Louis Public Radio:  After seven years of community planning, the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is moving to redevelop Love Bank Park, the street’s only public gathering space. To some, Love Bank Park is exactly that — a place where people can bank on love. Although the park was officially founded in 2015, when its […]
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Alton Orthopedic Sports Medicine Float "Fiesta Spectacular" Steals The Show Again At Halloween Parade

3 years 1 month ago
More pics at: https://www.randymanning.com/Alton-Halloween-Parade ALTON - Dr. Bruce Vest and company with Alton Orthopedic Sports Medicine did it again in 2022, capturing first place in the Commercial Division of the Alton Halloween Parade. This year’s float was called “Fiesta Spectacular,” which contained what Dr. Vest described as “every kind of spook imaginable with music and skeletons.” In an interview at the Alton Halloween Parade, Dr. Vest said this is his 21st year of having a float in the Alton Halloween Parade. Alton Physical Therapy was second in the Commercial Division, Tarrant & Harman was third and The Home Depot was fourth. All the float entries in the Commercial Division were outstanding in 2022. “I have seven children and I guess we started in the Alton Halloween Parade because we thought it would be a lot of fun to do,” Dr. Vest said. “We started doing it every year. Normally, we do something related to bones an

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CMT Releases RFP for Design Work for Project in East St. Louis

3 years 1 month ago
From Citizens for Modern Transit: Citizens for Modern Transit is teaming up with the St. Clair County Transit District and AARP in St. Louis to activate the space around the 5th and Missouri Transit Center in East St. Louis. This joint initiative, known as the “Transit Stop Transformation Project,” will transform the area between the MetroBus area […]
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