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Open House Meeting on 1-70 Improvements

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MoDOT to Host Improve I-70 STL Conceptual Study Public Meeting, Dec. 14 The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Improve I-70 STL Conceptual Study.…

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Great Rivers National Park coming to Alton Riverfront

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AltonWorks Proposes New Vision for Riverfront    Americans love their national parks. According to the National Park Service, about 312 million people visited national parks in 2022, a 5% increase…

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Holiday Activities around town

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DECEMBER Holiday events Christmas Wonderland in Alton Experience the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Spring…

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Shrine offers new Holiday Tradition

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Tablescapes Will Set Your Holiday Mood at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine text and photos by Pat Lindsey The Tablescapes fundraiser presented by the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine…

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Happy Thanksgiving from area businesses

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Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil coming to Fox

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Cirque du Soleil Holiday show at the Fabulous Fox Nov. 29-Dec. 10 Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil is a holiday themed show inspired by the joy of giving…

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Tina Turner returns Home in musical about her life

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      Ari Groover as Tina Turner  (in photo) and her backup singers mesmerized the audience opening night at the Fabulous Fox.           "Tina"  Simply the Best-- Especially to St.…

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