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Marine Sgt. Paul Burrows Recognized For Loyal Service

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JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning

Marine Sgt. Paul Burrows Recognized For Loyal Service

1 month 1 week ago
JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning

Local Nurse Practitioner Explains How to Take Stay Healthy This Flu Season and What to Do If You Get Sick

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EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing to do is to “ride it out.” But that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are best for symptom relief. Dykeman explained you can take 325–1,000

Local Nurse Practitioner Explains How to Take Stay Healthy This Flu Season and What to Do If You Get Sick

1 month 1 week ago
EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing to do is to “ride it out.” But that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are best for symptom relief. Dykeman explained you can take 325–1,000

Veteran Darrell Nash Honored for Vietnam Service

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SALEM, MO., - Darrell Nash, a Vietnam War veteran from Salem, Missouri, died on Dec. 9, 2022. Nash served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. Missy Stellhorn, Nash’s daughter, shared that her father had the opportunity to participate in an honor flight prior to his passing. “My dad served in Vietnam. I’m happy to say he was able to be part of an honor flight before he died,” Stellhorn said. Honor flights are organized trips that allow veterans t

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Offers Scholarships

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O'FALLON - Attention high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students. Are you a United States citizen? Did you know that the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution offers nearly 30 scholarships a year in a wide range of subject areas? Additionally, for this year the NSDAR has announced that in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of independence, the DAR America 250. Scholarship will provide 10, one-time $25,000 awards to students currently

"Breakfast for a Hero" Tradition Brings 250 Veterans Together in East Alton

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EAST ALTON - Over 250 veterans and their families started Veterans Day with an appreciation breakfast. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, community members gathered at Julia’s Banquet Center in East Alton for the annual Breakfast for a Hero event by Embark Wealth Partners. The veterans and their loved ones enjoyed breakfast, heard from keynote speaker Retired Colonel William Durall with the U.S. Air Force, and listened to music by The Gibson Girls. “Words can’t really describe

Honoring Veterans: Innovative Ways to Celebrate Their Service in Your Community

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Did you know that nearly 70% of veterans in the United States do not regularly participate in traditional Veterans Day ceremonies or attend veteran-focused events? This surprising statistic suggests that many veterans might feel disconnected from standard forms of recognition, highlighting the need for fresh, meaningful approaches to honoring their service. How can communities rethink veteran appreciation to create inclusive, impactful experiences that resonate with those who served? Rethinking

This Day in History on November 11: Armistice Day Ends World War I, Commemorated as Veterans Day

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November 11 holds a significant place in world history, marking events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course of global affairs. One of the most impactful moments in modern history took place on November 11, 1918, when the armistice was signed between the Allied Forces and Germany, effectively bringing an end to World War I. Known as Armistice Day, this marked the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front starting at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.