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The fireworks in Alton light up the sky. For years Ive made the trek from south St. Louis to Alton and the Great River Road in search of good times and adventure, from ziplining above the bluffs in Grafton to seeing some of the regions best drag shows at Bubby & Sissys. But this summer the Riverbend is pulling out all the stops to encourage many more of you to discover whats long felt like a secret escape. Every Thursday night from June through September, Alton and Grafton — bookending what I...

Grafton, Illinois, hoping for endless summer after flooding, COVID-19 restrictions After near-record flooding in 2019 and COVID last year, merchants hope to showcase what they have to offer Author: Alex Fees (KSDK) Updated: 10:10 PM CDT May 23, 2021 GRAFTON, Ill. — The river town of Grafton, Illinois, near the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, is open for business. And after two rough years in a row, there are hopes there for an endless summer....

WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events in the local business/tech community. Here’s a preview of May events in the Triangle. May 11, 8:15-11:30 a.m. (online) NC Chamber’s annual Energy Summit will feature industry leaders discussing the trends, challenges and innovations impacting...

New streaming play from Syracuse Stage, Mother’s Day, the Mets are back: 15 things to do in CNY Posted May 05, 2021 Happy Mother’s Day weekend! There are many ways you can celebrate the day this year as things finally begin to appear to be returning to normal. You can take your mom to Beak & Skiff’s for a lunchtime picnic, buy her some flowers at a sale at the Sangertown Mall, purchase her a virtual ticket for the new streaming Syracuse Stage play, “I and You,” or treat her with a St...

NOTE: WRAL TechWire’s interactive calendar is currently down due to technical issues. Accordingly, we won’t be adding new events for the time being. In the meantime, the following list includes links to the individual event pages/sites so readers can find out more and RSVP directly with event organizers.  WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “Th...

AFTER FIVE months of retail lockdown, South Coast Makers Market is throwing open its doors this Saturday in Bournemouth town centre with a line-up of 45 local businesses. Visitors can expect a curated collection of high-quality stallholders showcasing talented South Coast creatives alongside a host of local food and drink including Bad Hand Coffee, The Way Outback and Chulli’s Woodfired Pizzas. Bournemouth’s Independent Makers Market is happening at The Loading Dock on Saturday May 1,...

Paddlewheel cruises resume in May Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph FacebookTwitterEmail GRAFTON — Cruises on the Spirit of Peoria paddlewheel riverboat are set to resume May 27. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau has partnered with the Spirit of Peoria to offer sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises aboard the replica paddlewheel riverboat on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers July 14 through Oct. 6. The Spirit of Peoria, built in 1988, is 160 feet long and four stories tall. I...

New restaurant being planned for Newbridge Reporter:  ); The hospitality industry in Kildare is set for a potential boost with the news that there are current plans for a restaurant in Newbridge and a café in Sallins. A planning application was submitted to Kildare County Council for the change of use of a unit in Newbridge Retail Park from retail to restaurant. The Dublin-based applicant Newbridge Arcade Limited is proposing a sit-down restaurant with a take away and delivery service, acco...

Grafton says creating tax districts could be a golden opportunity David Blanchette, Journal-Courier FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 Main Street through the center of Grafton is one proposed new Tax Increment Financing district. Grafton closed its former TIF district in 2018.David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less 2of5 One proposed new Grafton TIF district would be between Wind Rivers Condominiums and the Loading Dock on the city’s east end.David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreSh...