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"First Annual Backstoppers of Jersey County Fish Fry

3 years 2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - The BackStoppers of Jersey County, Inc. are having their first official fundraiser this April 15th, 2022, from 3 pm to 7 pm: a fish fry at Four Brothers Sports Bar & Grill in Jerseyville (Tri-County Bowl). "Come out in support of those who protect our community!" They are offering a catfish dinner with a choice of two sides, baked beans, coleslaw, or potato salad, for $12; a catfish sandwich with chips for $9; or a large slice of homemade cheese pizza with chips for $6. BackStoppers of Jersey County will also have shirts, koozies, and raffle tickets for a chance to win a YETI Coors Cooler donated by Ryan Decker with Chick Fritz, Inc. They invite the community to drive up, grab dinner and/or go inside Four Brothers Sports Bar and Grill to enjoy your dinner. "We are so blessed to have a community who believes in us but also sees the importance of supporting those who give selflessly to our community. "Why support the local BackStoppers of Jersey County? Our story is simple

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How lead poisons kids across Missouri -- and the Midwest

3 years 2 months ago
Decades after lead was banned in residential paint, water pipes and gasoline, thousands of Missouri children continue to suffer from lead poisoning. Reporter Allison Kite discusses her new deep dive into the issue, co-produced by the Missouri Independent and NPR's Midwest Newsroom.

Lunchtime Photo

3 years 2 months ago
This boat did not do well during Hurricane Ida. I took this picture on Highway 315 somewhere south of Houma, which was piled high with trash and ruined furniture that still hadn't been picked up. I suppose somebody will come along eventually for it.
Kevin Drum

Health Update

3 years 2 months ago
I'm at the infusion center to begin a new chemo regimen. This is my fourth, and I'll be getting it until the CAR-T folks open up a slot for me. I got here at 9:30 am after taking some Pepcid with breakfast along with 40 mg of dex. This compares to the 2 mg I'm ...continue reading "Health Update"
Kevin Drum