The Alton High School, Couch High School, Koshkonong High School, and Thayer High School have planned their Veterans Day assemblies for November 11, 2025.
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Local And Loved Alton Resident, Elvin Bridges, Passes Away
Elvin Richardson Bridges, age 99 of Alton, MO, was born October 18, 1925, and passed away on October 13, 2025.
Alaska Typhoon Disaster Along Western Coast
With it came hurricane-force winds and record flooding to numerous Alaska Native villages along the coast.
Senator Schmitt Helps Secure State And National Wins In The NDAA
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt secured key wins in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will strengthen Missouri’s military installations and defense industrial base.
Senator Schmitt Finds New Use For Ft. Leonardwood
Senator Schmitt sent a letter to the Department of War Secretary Hegseth proposing Ft. Leonard Wood as a training facility for ICE agents.
Rep Jason Smith Fights Government Waste In DC
Rep Jason Smith represents the 8th District making significant progress in the fight to cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
Quilt Of Valor Given To Elvin Bridges At Alton Fireworks
At Alton’s 4th of July celebration, Sew Blessed Piecemakers presented a Quilt of Valor to Elvin Bridges, a World War II veteran.
Gov. Kehoe Activates National Guard As Precautionary Measure
Governor Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25, activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure to instances of civil unrest.
Happy 250th Birthday USA! Let’s Celebrate!
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday! That is a long time for a country to exist.
What To Do As A Family On Memorial Day?
This is Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice .Here are some suggestions for commemorating the day.
Jason Smith Casts His Votes For Missourians
While busy in Washington, DC, Representative Jason Smith was called upon to cast his ballot on several essential items.
Bring Up Jesus! Painting To Be Restored
In 2023, the Biden Administration ordered a massive painting of Jesus Christ to be removed from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York.










