News across Greater St. Louis
North Greene Class of 1966
The North Greene Class of 1966 held their 60th class reunion on Saturday Aug. 22 with the following class members in attendance, front row, left to right: Marsha (Carter) Wallis, Pat (Blackburn) Fisher, Linda (Costello) Cox, Beverly Ivers, Jane (VanTuyle) Sample, Beverly…
Barrow Baptist Church news
Hello from Pastor Mancel Day and Barrow Baptist Church. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship. Everyone is welcome to either or both services and we are handicap accessible. On Sunday, Sept. 20, we had 15 attending Sunday school and…
Calvary Baptist Church news
Pastor Greg Harding Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study: 6 p.m. We would like to invite anyone who is looking to hear the Word of God to come and join us. We don’t require anyone to dress up; blue jeans are fine. God looks at the…
Marsha Sappington Halkola honored for contributions to the City of Crestwood
The Crestwood Board of Aldermen passed a new proclamation on Sept. 22, honoring Marsha Sappington Halkola for her contributions to the city throughout her lifetime. Halkola is a direct descendant of Thomas and John Sappington, historic South County community members; the…
Single-Ground Leaf Mulch Now Available at Heman Park
Single-ground leaf mulch is now available for University City residents at Heman Park. Mulch is available to University City residents only and will be distributed while supplies last.
PITTSFIELD TO OFFER incentive program to downtown businesses
By BETH ZUMWALT The City of Pittsfield is offering an incentive to shoppers at downtown business. The businesses targeted are the ones who have been affected by the downtown revitalization program. The program was announced at the Sept.15 meeting of the council. “Shoppers can…
RIBBON CUTTING at AM/PM Convenience Store in Winchester
By Carmen Ensinger It was a long-time coming to fruition, but Tuesday, Sept. 2 Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire, members of the city council and the owners of the AM/PM Convenience Store held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Winchester’s newest store. The store…
QUESTIONS ABOUT DATA centers come up in Calhoun and Jersey
By Steven Spencer Residents in Jersey County and Calhoun County are asking questions about data centers. Last week, residents asked at the Jerseyville City Council meeting if rumors of a data center coming to town are true, and in Calhoun their Large-Scale Commercial Ordinance’s…
ROODHOUSE COUNCIL APPROVES Assistant Police Chief position
By Carmen Ensinger The City or Roodhouse has operated without an assistant police chief for probably close to 20 years, but that all ended on Aug. 26 at the regular city council meeting when council members approved the creation of the position and the appointment of Officer Tom…
GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY sees rate increases while Calhoun’s purchase funding agreement delayed
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved a request for a rate increase for the Golden Eagle Ferry as the county’s funding agreement to purchase a boat has been delayed. County Engineer Kyle Godar explained to the county commissioners that the request would…
Boyd Health Fair
Let’s Cook!
I am always on the lookout for recipes for my air fryer and save them to try. The other night I had a pork chop thawed out, but it was too hot to grill or turn on the oven, so I tried this recipe for Best Darn Air Fryer Pork Chops. (actually the word was not…