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Alton and O'Fallon IHOP owner kept servers' tips and didn't pay full wages, feds say
Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. The owner of two IHOP franchises in O’Fallon and Alton allegedly violated federal wage regulations, including keeping servers’ tips and failing to pay overtime, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found. The labor department is now suing...
Rotary of Pike County receives grant to aid in funding of anti-drinking, anti-drug program
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave $920 to the Rotary Club of Pike County for its “Seven Reasons to Leave the Party” anti-drinking and anti-drug program held May 3 for the benefit of every Pike County eighth-grade class. Grant funds...
Models scanned for Grafton Veteran’s Memorial
The process of depicting the Normandy D-Day landing with life-sized statues climbing the bluffs behind the Grafton Visitor’s Center has begun. The process of creating the life-sized statues got rolling last week, with the scanning of the models at the visitor’s center. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow tells The...
Op-ed: Resist union expansion in Missouri
Union membership in Missouri has declined by more than 25% since 2000. One major reason is the UAW’s unreasonable demands make it difficult for automakers to keep jobs in the United States and in Missouri. In the wake of this significant decline in membership, the UAW has devised a much-publicized strategy of targeting workers at international automaking facilities in the southern United States. Make no mistake: This is a membership dues play, not an effort to improve conditions for workers. The UAW’s plan to boost membership comes at the expense of worker freedom.
Local births from May 26-June 6, 2024
A girl was born to Devon Clayton and Justice McCoy of Pittsfield at 9:15 a.m. May 26, 2024. A boy was born to Ismail and Albana Ismaili of Shelbina, Mo., at 6:12 a.m. June 5, 2024. A boy was born to Corbin and Brooklyn Riffey of Barry at 8:18 a.m....
Fishing Fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park
The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair will be back for its 35th edition on Saturday (June 8) from 10am to 4pm at Pere Marquette State Park. The fair features free fishing-themed activities for kids and adults all day long at the park near Grafton. The event usually draws several thousand people.
O’Fallon, Mo., police arrest man accused of taking inappropriate photos of women while shopping
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A St. Charles County man is facing two felony charges after police said he was caught taking pictures up the skirts of multiple women inside a store. Kevin Clayton, 31, is charged with two counts of felony invasion of privacy. Prosecutors requested his...
Goffenas’ new Ashley Furniture store opens in Troy
Members of the Goffena family and city of Troy officials, as well the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and its ambassadors, celebrate cutting the ribbon on the new Ashley Furniture store at 1831 Towne Park Drive, Troy, on Thursday. The grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday with food trucks, ice cream and giveaways. The regular hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Matt Goffena and his sons, Drew and Evan, are the fourth generation owners of the family furniture business that includes stores in Sidney, Dayton and Lima as well as the Troy location.
Catfish manager: No reason to panic following string of narrow losses
If something happens a couple of times, it is unusual. But if it occurs five times, then you can safely call it a trend. The Cape Catfish lost a one-run decision on Saturday at Capaha Field, this time to O’Fallon 6-5, which was the fifth one-run loss of the young season for the team.
Car strikes, kills man on I-64 in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A man was struck and killed Tuesday night while crossing Interstate 64 in Chesterfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at about 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, 46-year-old Michael Hamm of O'Fallon, Missouri, was crossing westbound I-64 near Boones Crossing when he failed to yield to an ongoing car and was hit.
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