For the last two weeks, Representative Jason Smith has been busy serving Missourians as he tries to sway the direction America is heading. Upmost in people’s minds, the House did pass a budget bill. However, because the Senate changed it, the House must approve the new changes. Nonetheless, these are the bills and resolutions that […]
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Nearly 25% of Moms Staying Home With Their Children
A new survey from Motherly found nearly a quarter of U.S. mothers say they are stay-at-home moms. This is up from 15% in 2022.
Support The Alton Food Pantry By Buying A Meal On June 2nd
The Alton Food Pantry will host a benefit meal on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Alton Bank between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
A Benefit Car Wash For Aaron Shafer’s Family Is Being Held June 3rd
A benefit car wash will be held on June 3, 2023, between noon and 3:00 pm at the Southern Bank to help the Shafer family.
Slaughter Cows And Slaugher Bulls Still Selling Higher Than Usual
This week, slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00-6.00 higher. Bred cows sold steady to 50.00 higher and pairs sold 100.00 higher.
Alton High School Alumni Plans Upcoming Banquet Reunion
The Alton High School Alumni Committee announces the 2023 Alumni Banquet reunion. This will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Chamber Meeting Discussed Big Issues And Wants Public’s Opinion
The Alton Chamber of Commerce met on May 18. The Chamber wants the public’s opinion for several upcoming events.
Today Is National Strawbery Picking Day- May 20
May 20 is a national holiday encouraging people to go out to strawberry fields and pick ripe, red strawberries.,
Local Husband/Father Passes Away, Leaving Young Wife And Children
Aaron Douglas Shafer was born on Oct. 31, 1989, and passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, Mo, after a brief battle with cancer.
Women Not Dying From Unavailability Of Abortions- Fact!
Truth be told, not a single life has been lost due to Not having an abortion. Instead, lives have all been rescued.
Slaughter Cows Were 1.00-3.00 Higher Than Usual
Slaughter cows were 3.00-6.00 higher with most of the gain on breaking and boning cows. Slaughter bulls were 2.00-3.00 higher.
It’s World Bee Day- How Much Do You Appreciate Bees?
Saturday, May 20 is World Bee Day. This brings to mind all that a bee does to keep people healthy and happy.












