A club just for the Lindas (and Lyndas) among us In spite of all of them living in Collinsville, seven women named Linda are not aware that the city is a magnet for women of their name. The Lindas met, as they try to do monthly, on Thursday at Putters Bar and Grill at Stonebridge Country Club in Maryville.... More
Miranda Richardson interview: travelling life Miranda Richardson, the actress, on relishing wildlife in South America, glamour in Venice and a muddy bar in Somerset.... More
A Metro East group that's really gone to the birds When Frank Holmes, of Granite City, found birds more fun to identify than hunt, it was time to make a trade. For the last 25 years, he has packed only binoculars, a scope, journal and camera when he heads to Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area at least once a week to seek out the birds as they come, go or stay.... More
Chalk Talk Sierra Vista School District Buena A reminder that Tuesday and Friday of next week will be half days as teachers prepare for the North Central Accreditation visit to happen later this month. Students will be released at 11:30 a.m. both days. Lunch will not be served. read more... More