Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Your online news source for St. Charles County, Missouri

A child born in 1900 had an average life expectancy of 40. Today, more and more people are living to 100 or older. Such is the case of Margaret and Irene.

Insect pollinators are vital to the existence of almost 90 percent of the world’s flowering plants, including a large portion of food products.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Social Justice in Action will present Marti MacGibbon, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning author and human trafficking advocate at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles.

In our Dec. 19 issue, we featured two young women with Down syndrome who by their actions have become advocates for individuals with disabilities. One of those women was Ally Nichols.

Area nonprofits are invited to participate in free Saturdays of Support at Mid Rivers Mall.

Applications for the city of St. Peters’ Lawn Mowing Assistance Program are now available.

Michelle Smith from the O’Fallon Salvation Army Food Pantry was recognized on Jan. 9 for the difference she makes in the lives of people she serves in the community by the Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

The St. Charles Community College [SCC] Foundation is seeking nominations of former SCC students who have become leaders in their professions and positively impact their community.

Letter to the editor for the Feb. 6 issue.

To the Editor: As I review the landscape of our culture and the character of our country and the world at large, I recall a few admonishments my father gave me and my sibling. They were – and still are: • Treat others the way you want to be treated. • You are no better than anyone else and no one else is better than you. • Do the right thing and do things right. • Be honest, loyal, trustworthy and fair. My father wanted us to understand these were things that would carry us through a life well lived. ...