Although the military has seen its highest recruiting percentage of mission-achieving recruits in more than 15 years, in 2025, those wanting to join the military have trouble meeting the standards set for them. While many young people want to join the mil... See more
Alton, Mo. – The Alton Culture Club is hosting a Miss Oregon County Patriotic Pageant in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday. While they are accepting applications from girls ages 5-18, they are also seeking sponsors for this event. A sponsor can be a bu... See more
This year starts with a viewing of six planets across the sky. Although weather and clouds will determine what can be seen, six planets, including the moon, will be visible shortly after sunset.
Which Can I See?
In the evening sky, one can see Mercury, Ve... See more
Winter comes and goes. We get our share of grey days, snow, sleet, and ice. As January crawls on into February, how can you smile? How can you find happiness? What can you do to stay connected when it’s too cold outside? It is not as though one can meet u... See more
Alton, Mo. – Cold temperatures are forecast, with several days not expected to reach freezing. What can you do to keep warm? Where can you go? During the day, places like libraries and stores are open for people to browse in and keep warm. But what can be... See more
