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Morrissey, Kenneth W.

4 months 2 weeks ago
Kenneth W. Morrissey passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Graveside service at Lewis Cemetery, 400 Allen Road, Crescent, MO 63025 on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. For more information see Schrader.com.

McPeters, Charles Milton

4 months 2 weeks ago
Charles Milton McPeters passed away on October 25, 2025, in St. Peters, Missouri. He is survived by his daughter Debra Meiners, son Jerry, son-in-law Mark Meiners, and grandchild Mason Meiners. Visitation will be held November 7 from 4:00 p.m. to…

SNAP benefit recipients in legal limbo

4 months 2 weeks ago
The latest twist in the federal government shutdown leaves recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program wondering whether they will receive their benefits.
Jeff Bernthal

Alton Halloween Parade Float Winner Shares Love for Community

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Dr. Bruce Vest’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic P.C. once again took first place in the Alton Halloween Parade. On Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2025, Vest was proud of his “double float” featuring a giant robot, a fire-breathing dragon, and plenty more characters and fun. He shared that his team had been working for “a long time” to build the float, but he was excited to showcase the hard work to the community. “This is Dr. Vest’s Dragon

Alton Halloween Parade Announces Float Competition Winners

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - These are the results of the Alton Halloween Parade float competition: Commercial Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic P.C. Tarrant & Harman Real Estate Allied Pest Control, Inc. Organization U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Junior League of Greater Alton Alton Pride Family Division Paxton Belchik Racing Geisen Family Ambience by DARA Junior Youth Division Children’s Tribe A. Montessori Academy St. Mary’s Evangelical School Senior Youth Division

Alton Natives Share Halloween Parade Traditions

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - People traveled from across the region for the historic 108th Alton Halloween Parade. On Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2025, thousands of community members gathered in downtown Alton to watch the parade and engage with the Riverbend community. Most attendees had a connection to Alton, while others were watching the parade for the first time. But as the parade began, it was clear that all in attendance were having a great experience. “I think we show up,” said Erin. “I’m

When AI And Secure Chat Meet, Users Deserve Strong Controls Over How They Interact

4 months 2 weeks ago
Both Google and Apple are cramming new AI features into their phones and other devices, and neither company has offered clear ways to control which apps those AI systems can access. Recent issues around WhatsApp on both Android and iPhone demonstrate how these interactions can go sideways, risking revealing chat conversations beyond what you intend. […]
Thorin Klosowski

Parade Marshal Karen Wilson Proud to Lead Alton Halloween Parade

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - As the parade marshal, Karen Wilson shared she was honored to lead the 108th Alton Halloween Parade. “It’s pretty special,” Wilson said. “Since I grew up in Alton, I've been coming to these parades forever, and so the fact that I'm a parade marshal is just sort of surreal.” Thousands of people gathered in downtown Alton on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2025, for the parade. Sponsored by the East End Improvement Association, the Alton Halloween Parade