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7 Gateway Region YMCA programs designed to help St. Louis teens learn, grow and thrive

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On any day nationwide, millions of youth leave school without a supervising adult. That leads to, among other issues, boredom. A 2003 survey of teens and parents found that bored teens reported making poorer choices. Teens who are engaged increase their academic skills, engage other teens and contribute positively to the community. That is why it is incumbent upon our community to engage teens in positive activities and provide constructive opportunities that foster positive growth toward adulthood.…
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Visit Pere Marquette State Park June 7, 2025, for the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair

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GRAFTON – Pere Marquette State Park will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton on Illinois 100. There are no admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or gear is needed to participate. The fishing fair will feature a variety of outdoor activities. Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond, where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch. The popular One-Cast station ensures everyone wins a prize. And bow-fishing stations offer youth an opportunity to shoot at moving targets in a pool or at a three-dimensional target. Every child who completes at least seven stations will receive a prize and have a chance to catch trout from the pond. New to the fair this year will be Hall of Fame fisherman Jimmy Houston, who will entertain the crowd with his fishing wit and wisdom.

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Attorney General Raoul Wins Court Order Protecting Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses And Workers

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 20 attorneys general, won a court order stopping the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries, museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses nationwide. In April, Raoul joined the coalition in suing the Trump administration to stop the implementation of an executive order that would dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued an order Tuesday granting the states’ request for a preliminary injunction to stop the administration from implementing the order and protecting the three agencies. “The administration’s actions jeopardize critical library and museum programs across the state. These programs help residents of rural communities and underserve

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Centerstone Offers Two Local Events to Promote Mental Health Awareness

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ALTON/SAUGET - This Mental Health Awareness Month, Centerstone is working to break the stigma and support individuals who experience mental health or substance use challenges. Centerstone will host two local events that aim to increase awareness around mental health. At 3 p.m. on May 15, 2025, Alton Mayor David Goins will read a proclamation at Centerstone’s Alton location at 2615 Edwards Street. This will be followed by Mental Health Awareness Night at Grizzlies Park in Sauget, Illinois, on May 28, 2025, where the community is invited to enjoy a Grizzlies game while learning more about mental health resources. “Most people are private, and we get that,” said Aaron Seibert with Centerstone. “But this gives you an opportunity with these events to be around others who have gone through a lot of what you’ve gone through, or just be around people who just want to show love and care because they care about their communities.” Seibert explained

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