Belleville News Democrat: Features

Skating with the big girls: St. Louis roller derby team rocks & rolls

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:18 CDT

At Penn, the subject is gossip

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

Among the University of Pennsylvania alumni whose names will live in history are one American president (William Henry Harrison), two Supreme Court justices, eight signers of the Declaration of Independence, 11 signers of the Constitution -- and now, it seems, one former editor of The New York Post Page Six gossip column. The name Claudia Cohen will ring familiar to Penn students for generations to come, as it adorns a prominent building on the West Philadelphia campus.

Thinking of upgrading your engagement ring?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

We know you'd be happy with a twist tie as long as you're married to Mr. Right, but if your engagement ring isn't the fairy-tale bauble you've always dreamed of, consider trading up.

Going on vacation? Here are questions to ask a pet sitter

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:40 CDT

Horoscope

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Sunday, July 6

Great wedding tips: It's all about the details

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Getting married? Here's some advice on the reception, the cake, the music and more from the book "Where to Seat Aunt Edna and 500 Other Great Wedding Tips" (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who've done it:

If it could rain something from the sky (other than money), what would it be?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17 CDT

"Keys to a motorcycle, a Suzuki GSRX 1000."

Starry Starry Fight

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17 CDT

Shelley Houk

Flip-flops: The footwear that hurts so good

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:16 CDT

OK, focus. If you're not too distracted by that incessant flipping noise everyone's shoes are making.

Arch Rival Roller Girls

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:16 CDT

Where they practice: 120 E. Catalan (Skatium) in St. Louis

Online community springs up to spot fake designer purses

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:31 CDT

By Amanda Kwan It was the peeling hologram sticker in her new Fendi bag that made Chrys Reyna suspicious.

The best in beauty -- according to the experts

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:16 CDT

Nyx E. Nox

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17 CDT

Melissa Koski-Hampton

Who is just an average citizen?

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

With another Independence Day under our belts on Friday, Kevin O'Keefe has a thing or two to say about the average citizen.

Today in History

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Faith Kill

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17 CDT

Faith Schlueter

Sunday briefs

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Song workshop to be held

Two area specialty shops closing; gourmet gadget shop coming to mall

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:19 CDT

Attention, shoppers: They come and they go. Two area specialty shops are closing their doors while a third is opening a second location.

Giedeman on gardening: Taking care of your strawberry patch

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:16 CDT

Q: I have a strawberry patch and have finished harvesting the berries. A neighbor said this is the time to renovate the patch so that I have a good harvest next year. I have had the patch here for about five years. How do I renovate strawberries?

Can't get grass to grow? Here's why

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:14 CDT

Homeowners struggling to grow grass under mature shade trees wage a losing battle. Each spring, they scuff up the spots where the lawn is missing or thin, then scatter new topsoil and grass seed.

Saturday calendar

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: Washington County will kick off the area's county fair season TODAY when the annual horse show opens the eight-day gala at 4:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Nashville. Among the other highlights will be Illinois Tractor Pull Association-sanctioned pulls on Monday and Tuesday, a rodeo next Thursday, and demolition derbies on Wednesday and the final night, July 12. In addition, a tractor pull for county residents only on July 11 will be expanded to 10 classes.

Club news

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Belleville

Religion briefs

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:18 CDT

Vacation Bible School will be held at the following:

Do it now

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

STOP: Do not apply fertilizer to any woody plants -- trees and shrubs -- now.

Religion calendar

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:18 CDT

Calvary Lutheran Church, 6606 W. Main St., Belleville, 10 a.m. worship Sunday with Holy Communion.

Creating your own cool

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

Awnings are common in Europe, where nearly one of every three homes has one.

How does your garden grow?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

New gardeners often are daunted by fertilizing -- or they shrug, buy some blue chemical and apply it lavishly without really knowing why. But there's no need to let your garden's need for nutrients trip you up.

Getting the 'hang' of art

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15 CDT

Whether you're a new homeowner with only a few framed posters to your name, or a veteran collector with scores of valuable pieces, how and where to hang artwork can be a daunting task. We asked area designers for advice on how to make the most of what you've got.

3 new products for you to try

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

GAME PERFECT FOR BACKYARD GATHERINGS

Horoscope

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

Saturday, July 5

Hyundai's mid-size SUV getting noticed

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

The value-priced, practical Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't get a lot of headlines.

Filipino native marks first 4th of July as U.S. citizen

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:33 CDT

After seven years in the United States, this is the first Fourth of July that Maria Lani Mann can celebrate as a U.S. citizen.

Friday calendar

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:08 CDT

Granite City continues its annual celebration through Sunday at Wilson Park. and Coolidge Middle School grounds. Today, Christian artist Danny Liston will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Coolidge and the St. Louis Parachute Club will jump and land at Coolidge at 7:30. The Park District's children's choir will sing at 8:15. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. at the Collidge grounds.

Nightlife

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:08 CDT

Bobby's Frozen Custard -- Route 159, Maryville. Real featuring Selena, Saturday; Clave Sol, Sunday.

Jason Aldean has come a long way from 'Hicktown'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT

Lives and careers have tipping points, days when investments pay off and when a bunch of scattered puzzle pieces suddenly fit together. Jason Aldean doesn't have to think long when asked to call up his top game-changing moment.