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The American Red Cross has issued urgent need for blood and platelet donors as donations decline during the holidays By Brett Auten The American Red Cross needs you to not get lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion and 20-percent of those recipients are children. A small…

Local artists who were named winners by the MetroScapes program created by Metro Arts In Transit will be installed at more than 200 MetroBus shelters in the St. Louis region By Charlotte Beard Since 2013, riders of public transportation have had the opportunity to view artwork that was created by members of the visual arts…

The Gallery-O’Fallon MO O’Fallon residents, Michael Garman and Suzanne Schwab are excited to share their talents and passions in their new store, The Gallery. The Gallery is a Co-Op of artisans displaying  their unique art together to bring you the finest of mixed media art in one location. Suzanne has been doing dollhouses and miniatures…

Safety on the move The St. Charles County Ambulance District adds two major vehicles to their fleet to better respond to major incidents in the St. Louis region By Brett Auten The St. Charles County Paramedics have doubled down on disaster preparedness with two new valuable assets at their disposal. A 22-passenger AmbuBus and a multi-functional…

Distributing Bridgeton Landfill funds The Bridgeton community is being invited to participate in the allocation of a $12.5 million Bridgeton Landfill Community Project Fund By Charlotte Beard In 2013, the state filed a lawsuit due to the subsurface smoldering reaction at the Bridgeton Landfill located in Bridgeton. On June 29, 2018, the lawsuit between the…

Special Thanksgiving delivery  O’Fallon restaurateur organizes effort to deliver 10,000 dinners to needy families on Thanksgiving Day By Brett Auten With a lot of help, Scott Ellinger will reach his lofty goal of making Thanksgiving Day a little more special for families in need. Ellinger is the owner and of the Brass Rail, located at…

Annual St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner in Florissant provides a free meal to anyone who desires it By Charlotte Beard The months of November and December are particularly difficult for many people due to the increasing loneliness that is felt with the holiday season. Others have trouble celebrating the holidays due to income or physical challenges.…

Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens School Districts join growing trend of operating school-based health centers by partnering with Christian Hospital Foundation and Care STL Health By Charlotte Beard According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (www.hrsa.gov), “Nearly 2,000 school-based health centers operate nationwide, according to the most recent National Assembly on School-Based Health Care census.…

Local competitors power up to showcase their strength at the North American Strongman Championships held at the St. Charles Convention Center By Brett Auten Power was paramount. Men and women from all 50 states and Canada descended into St. Charles recently as the North American Strongman Championships were held at the St. Charles Convention Center.…