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With ongoing updates regarding the Walnut Festival and its tax status, talk about upcoming elections was a hot topic.

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This is Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice .Here are some suggestions for commemorating the day.

For several years, AltonMo.com staff have gone to local fireworks celebrations to poll attendees and give away gift bags.

Major stores—including Target and Lowe’s — are closing for Easter Sunday., along with Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, BestBuy, and Aldi,.

Do you remember where you were on April 8, 2024, a year ago? That was the date of the Great American Eclipse.

Jake Rosen will share this powerful presentation demonstrating the link between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus.

Alton has made available its vendor applications for booth space for the upcoming Fourth Of July celebration.

Kneeling showed respect or reverence. This may have originated in the Persian Empire when proper greetings depended on societal rank.

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It is a time to express your love. So, what will you give your loved one?

While love and affection often lead to having children, the Thayer Assembly of God Church does not want the love to stop once children come.

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MDC says you can continue the benefits of live Christmas trees in conservation-friendly ways by regifting them back to nature.

Others shape the new year through actions on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. You might want to consider trying some of these for fun.