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Reed is out!

3 years 5 months ago
Lewis Reed is no longer President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. He resigned on Tuesday afternoon amid growing pressure over the past five days for him to step down. Reed was indicted along with Jeffrey Boyd and former…
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St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed Resigns

3 years 5 months ago
Following federal corruption charges and public backlash, Lewis Reed has resigned as president of St. Louis Board of Aldermen. His resignation comes five days after prosecutors indicted him on federal corruption charges relating to bribery. In a statement from his office, Reed says he was “heartbroken” and “saddened” in his decision to step down.
Monica Obradovic

Riverbender.com Begins Video Live Stream Of Village Of Godfrey Meetings Tuesday Night

3 years 5 months ago
GODFREY - Riverbender.com will broadcast the Village of Godfrey's board meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month beginning tonight. The Public Safety Meeting will start the night off at 6 p.m., followed by the Finance Meeting, then the Village Board Meeting. Riverbender.com Owner/CEO John Hentrich said the meetings normally last an hour to an hour and a half for the three together. Live coverage will begin tonight at 6 p.m.: http://www.riverbender.com/video/live/details.cfm?id=1309 Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said he was appreciative of John Hentrich and Riverbender.com for the opportunity to live-stream the twice-a-month meetings. "I am very much looking forward to it," Mayor McCormick said. "I think it will open up doors to more people in our community. I am looking forward to tonight's test run. I see a good future in this program." Hentrich thanked Matt Darr of Williams Office Supply, Jarvis Swope of the City of Alton, and Rich Beran, the Godfrey Village Engineer

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Sheriff Who Claimed He Would Clean Up The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Gang Problem Has Instead Allowed It To Thrive

3 years 5 months ago
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has long contended it has no gang problem. We’re not talking about the many gangs roaming the streets of Los Angeles. We’re talking about the cliques formed by deputies that identify themselves with patches, tattoos, tactics, and a general disregard for the rights of the people they serve. The LASD […]
Tim Cushing

Freer Girls Prepare For Their Christmas In July Fundraiser, Need Help With Tickets

3 years 5 months ago
GODFREY - Taylor and Lily Freer's Christmas In July event raised more than $51,000 in 2021 and the girls are now out and about working on this year's fundraiser. "They need the community's help again to make it a success," their grandmother Margaret Freer of Freer Auto Body, said recently. "The prizes this year are once again over the top. We need everyone’s help in selling tickets. "Tickets are ready for pick-up or delivery. The person selling the most tickets will receive two round-trip Southwest air tickets (blackout dates apply). There are great prizes for a great cause. "All prizes are donated so 100 percent of these sales goes to helping needy families in our area at Christmas. The Freer girls will once again be serving their famous sloppy joes for dining in or carrying out on July 29, 2022, at Freer Auto Body in Godfrey. Please call 618-466-6151 if you can help sell tickets. The community always comes together and ensures the success of this event, but the Freer girls

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