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NCOSE CEO Calls Porn A National Security Threat; Urges Federal Obscenity Prosecutions

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In totally sane and not-crazy anti-pornography activism news, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) considers online pornography a national security threat. This may be the stupidest thing NCOSE has ever claimed in its decades’ long fascistic fight against sexuality.  The group’s president and chief executive officer, Marcel van der Watt, wrote for the Washington […]
Michael McGrady

An Edwardsville Team Member: Missouri S&T Mars Rover Squad Wins University Rover Challenge Again

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ROLLA, MO. - The Mars Rover Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology has won the University Rover Challenge for the second consecutive year, after competing against 35 teams from across the country and around the world. "We didn't go into it thinking we were world champions," says Chase Stem, chief executive officer of the team and a 2026 graduate. "We're a new team, a new group of students, a new leadership group, with a new rover." Held annually at the Mars Desert Research

Cahokia Heights Fine Dining named Rep. Kevin Schmidt's Business of the Month

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Cahokia Heights Fine Dining as his ‘Business of The Month’. The upscale restaurant is owned and operated by Zeleke Awash and offers customers a fine dining experience in Cahokia Heights. “ If you reside in Cahokia Heights or just visiting and want a fine dining experience with fantastic food, this restaurant is a must-try,” said Rep.

Beloved orangutan Merah dies at Saint Louis Zoo

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A longtime resident of the Saint Louis Zoo died last week. Zoo officials announced Monday that Merah, a Sumatran orangutan, was euthanized on June 3 due to failing health and quality of life concerns. She was 57.
Kevin S. Held

Revity Credit Union Awards $10,000 in Scholarships To Granite and Father McGivney Seniors

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EDWARDSVILLE — Revity Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 College Scholarship Program. This year, four exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The 2026 Revity Credit Union Scholarship recipients are: • Sebastian Noronha, a graduate of Father McGivney Catholic High School, who will attend the University of Oregon to pursue