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Alton, Highland, Herrin, Artists Spotlighted With Work At Edwardsville Art Fair

3 years 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - This is another in a series of articles on entries with photos in the Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 23-25. Today, Alton, Highland, and Herrin artists are featured. Artist Name: David Bailey Location: Alton Artist Statement: "Shaping and soldering Sterling Silver using time-honored silversmith techniques and tools is how I create my jewelry. Bringing the piece to reality and seeing a sense of joy, wonder, and satisfaction from my patrons is thrilling and humbling." Artist Name: April Goeke Location: Herrin Artist Statement: "Animals are the center of attention for my art. My paintings focus on creating intimate images of wildlife and domestic animals. The scenery in my art is often full of flora." Artist Name: Brady Kesner Location: Highland Artist Statement: "I am a believer in the power of Nature to provide comfort, and healing, and reduce stress. It is my intention to connect the viewers of my images (and myself) to Nature in order

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Harman Auction Holds Online Sports Memorabilia Sale - Includes 12 Signed NFL Helmets

3 years 2 months ago
SHIPMAN - Harman Auction, a family-owned and operated auction house in Shipman, holds large on-site auctions every Tuesday starting at 4:30 p.m. They sell a variety of things from antiques and primitives to tractors, farm implements, and vehicles. They also see quite a bit of sports memorabilia come through. They don't typically hold a lot of online-only auctions but will do so so for large collections and/or high-dollar items. Their on-site auctions are cash and check only, however for this online auction credit/debit card payments can be made. Shipping is also available on almost every item for out-of-state buyers. Local buyers can pick up their items from the auction house. Their most recent online auction, going on now until September 21, features a variety of signed and other collectible sports items. This auction includes authentic NFL helmets signed by the likes of Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Andrew Luck, and Mac Jones to name a few. There are also jerseys signed by Ezekial

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Seth Slayden Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month For Oilers

3 years 2 months ago
WOOD RIVER - As expected, East Alton-Wood River High School senior running back Seth Slayden has emerged as one of the Oilers' top players in the 2022 football season that just kicked off. Seth Slayden is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Slayden said he wanted to thank his parents and grandparents for all their support in his various sports activities. "I want to thank all my coaches who have had faith in me on the fields, and in the gym, and have helped me be the best I can be," he said. "I believe my hard work ethic has helped me reach my goals. My high school sports career has taught me how to work hard and stay focused to reach my goals." "This is my eighth year of playing organized football and my favorite thing about this sport is the bond that you make with your teammates." Seth said he enjoys hanging out with friends and riding motorcycles in his spare time. Seth wants to continue with sports in college, but he is undecided about wher

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Crystal ball update

3 years 2 months ago
How's our crystal ball working these days? Let's roll the tape: August 12: Kevin says the "nuclear secrets" taken from Mar-a-Lago were probably "intel about other countries' nuclear programs." September 6: The Washington post reports that the FBI had found a document "describing a foreign government’s military defenses, including its nuclear capabilities." Always trust Kevin ...continue reading "Crystal ball update"
Kevin Drum

Happy Outcomes Not Guaranteed: The Great Lakes Megaregion

3 years 2 months ago

In my previous article, on the Bioscience Labor Market Analysis, I concurred with the report's findings that an emphasis on manufacturing is a factor in making the St. Louis region unique, saying, "This is can indeed be a source of competitive strength." 

"Locating research and development in close proximity to production and manufacturing can build an ecosystem effect in which R&D becomes more market- and production-focused. As a result, ideation can be more focused and the product development lifecycle shortened."

Unfortunately, this happy outcome is not guaranteed. Here's why.

Mike Fabrizi