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Local authors shine new light on Easter Bunny

Local authors shine new light on Easter Bunny

Two area sisters have collaborated with a local illustrator on a book that tells “the story of the first Easter Bunny” – and lets children know that there is more to Easter than colored eggs and jelly beans. “Easter Bunny’s Amazing... read more »

 

Frailey’s features good food you can count on

Frailey’s features good food you can count on

If you missed the St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Frailey’s Pub & Grill, have no worries. Frailey’s’ owner, Andrew Jones, promises good times and good food every day of the year. Jones has been at Frailey’s’ helm for the past... read more »

 

New guidelines discourage antibiotics for sinus infections

New guidelines discourage antibiotics for sinus infections

The vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, according to new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Nearly one in seven people are diagnosed with... read more »

 

CARDINALS PREVIEW: First class at first base

CARDINALS PREVIEW: First class at first base

No longer is Albert Pujols patrolling first base. Instead, Lance Berkman has taken over that area of the field. It’s a position he has played before when he was with the Houston Astros – and he does not lack for confidence – not in manning... read more »

 

CARDINALS PREVIEW: Carpenter to take mound as team leader, staff ace

Former NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter was just 11-9 last year, but won 10 of his last 12 decisions after struggling with command the first two months or so. Then he was 4-0 in the postseason and beat the Rangers on short rest in Game... read more »

 

CARDINALS PREVIEW: Lilliquist toes the rubber with a solid staff

CARDINALS PREVIEW: Lilliquist toes the rubber with a solid staff

With Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright heading the pitching staff that also has talented Jaime Garcia and Kyle Lohse, Lilliquist said he will not be reinventing the job. Naturally, Lilliquist knows what’s he got to work with. “You’ve... read more »

 

CARDINALS PREVIEW: Matheny inherits a World Series championship team

CARDINALS PREVIEW: Matheny inherits a World Series championship team

It’s still new for him. “It’s strange, no gear – I need a bat or something,” quipped Matheny, who has a two-year contract with a club option for a third season. Not really. Matheny fields his new job with the adroitness... read more »

 

Good food and secrets in store at Candicci’s

Good food and secrets in store at Candicci’s

It is no secret that Candicci’s is counted among the St. Louis area’s collection of fine Italian restaurants. For more than 30 years, restaurateur Bob Candice has been satisfying area appetites for authentic Italian cuisine – first at... read more »

 

Online gambling could prove dangerous for youth

Online gambling could prove dangerous for youth

Participating in an online March Madness bracket or fantasy sport league is harmless fun for most people, but for someone with a gambling addiction, it can be a dangerous temptation, according to Dr. Renee Cunningham-Williams, a gambling addictions... read more »

 

Plan now to prevent summer learning loss

Plan now to prevent summer learning loss

Research has shown that children experience learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities during the summer months. According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) – a network hub for thousands of summer... read more »

 
 
 
 

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