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Fruitcake? The History Behind The Holiday Food

Personal December 18, 2021December 16, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

What is a fruitcake? Who eats it? Why do we give it at Christmastime? Where did it come from? AltonMo.com did some searching and this is what we found.

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Donate Blood And Help More People During The Holidays

Personal December 17, 2021November 30, 2021 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

At this time of year when we think of helping the unfortunate, the Red Cross is asking that you keep thinking of others

Christmas Cookie Recipe For Yummy Sugar Cookies

Personal December 14, 2021December 13, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

In a recent AltonMo.com poll (from Alton, Mo., Christmas parade) on what people’s favorite cookie is, it was sugar cookies. Here’s the recipe for it.

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Christmas Movie And Song: What Is Your Favorite?

Personal December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The AltonMo.com team polled people at the Alton, Missouri, Christmas parade, on what their favorite Christmas movie and song is.

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Do You Have A Favorite Christmas Cookie? Here’s Alton’s Favorite Cookie

Personal December 7, 2021December 6, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Around Christmas, you make all the cookies imaginable. The AltonMo.com team polled Alton residents on what their favorite Christmas cookie was.

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Show You’re Thankful In November- 7 Ways To Show Thankfulness

Personal November 1, 2021October 31, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The month of November brings along Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving, you find out what you’re thankful for. Here are seven ways to show you’re thankfulness.

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National Kale Day Was Celebrated On October 6, 2021

Personal October 11, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Not everyone likes the green, leafy vegetable of kale; but it is very healthy and is easy to grow. National Kale Day was celebrated on October 6, 2021.

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AltonMo.com Polls People At The 36th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival

Personal October 6, 2021October 5, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The 36th Annual “Black Gold” Walnut Festival took place on October 2, 2021, in Alton, MO. The AltonMo.com team went around and asked people some questions.

Overview Of Thayer Homecoming Festivities On September 24th

Personal September 27, 2021September 28, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Thayer High School’s homecoming was Friday, September 24, 2021. They had a parade, supper, homecoming queen crowning, the football game.

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Where Do Our School Supplies Originate? The History Behind Them

Personal September 16, 2021September 15, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

We use a variety of supplies when it comes to school. Whether it is paper, glue, we use a lot of supplies. What you might not know is where they came from.

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Thayer Teen Wins Congressional Art Competition

Personal June 22, 2021June 21, 2021 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Earlier this month, Representative Smith announced the winner of the Congressional Art Competition.

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Have You Ever Wondered What Cholesterol Is? Find Out Now

Personal April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

We hear a lot about cholesterol. Have you ever wondered what it is? Cholesterol is a component of fat that helps make vitamins and hormones.

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