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  • Prevent Learning Loss With Chores and Healthy Food October 7, 2026
  • Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game! October 7, 2026
  • Practice Good Hunting Etiquette Even When Not Hunting October 6, 2026
  • Wash Sheets More Often to Stop Gross Dust Mite Spread October 6, 2026
  • US Students Only Hit Average Mark In Global Math Test October 5, 2026
  • A Short Overview: Walnut Festival Festivities 2026 October 5, 2026
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  • Alton Comets Secure Another Baseball Victory Improving Record To 16-1 September 29, 2026
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Prevent Learning Loss With Chores and Healthy Food

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Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game!

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October 6, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0

Practice Good Hunting Etiquette Even When Not Hunting

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Wash Sheets More Often to Stop Gross Dust Mite Spread

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  1. Prevent Learning Loss With Chores and Healthy Food
  2. Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game!
  3. Practice Good Hunting Etiquette Even When Not Hunting
  4. Wash Sheets More Often to Stop Gross Dust Mite Spread

Business

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Starbucks Closes 250 Stores After Profitability Drop

September 30, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

Starbucks announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America. A small fraction has struggled to meet financial goals.

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European Pet Populations Far Exceed Children Under 15

August 17, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

Pets now significantly outnumber children under the age of 15 in homes across Europe. Nearly half of all European households have a pet.

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Politics

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Rep Smith Assists Health Providers And Votes Extensively

September 28, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

Rep Smith helped pass several bills, acts, and resolutions, including measures to acquire funds for rural healthcare.

  • Gov. Kehoe Issues $10M Missouri Crime-Fighting Aid
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Trump Signs Executive Order Modernizing VA Systems

September 18, 2026

President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize data management and sharing between the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs

Commissioner Calms Fears Over Rumored AI Data Center

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Community

Alton Baseball 2026 fall

Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game!

October 7, 2026

This has been a big week in Alton. The Big Springs Baseball Tournament is held at the Alton High School baseball field.

Practice Good Hunting Etiquette Even When Not Hunting

Wash Sheets More Often to Stop Gross Dust Mite Spread

US Students Only Hit Average Mark In Global Math Test

A Short Overview: Walnut Festival Festivities 2026

Sports

Alton Baseball 2026 fall

Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game!

October 7, 2026

This has been a big week in Alton. The Big Springs Baseball Tournament is held at the Alton High School baseball field.

Thayer Bobcats Take Massive Win At Homecoming Game

Alton Comets Secure Another Baseball Victory Improving Record To 16-1

Thayer Bobcats Football Roll to a 35 Point Blowout!

Alton Comets Girls’ Volleyball Team Competed Fiercely

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