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Authorities Confirm No Foul Play in East Alton Man's Death

6 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department identified the victim of a fatal incident early Monday morning as Adam Moss, a 40-year-old man who was homeless and known to reside in the East Alton and Alton area. Authorities reported that an autopsy was conducted in Springfield, Illinois, revealing that Moss suffered from thermal burns and smoke inhalation. The examination found no evidence of trauma, leading investigators to conclude that there were no signs of foul play. The East Alton Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible deceased subject at approximately 3:45 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased white male in the basement of the home. Evidence of a recent fire, including burnt debris, was found in the same room as the deceased. As the investigation continues, police have indicated that the circumstances surrounding Moss's death appear to be accidental. Further details regarding the incident have not been released.

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Trademarks: Sometimes David Is Petty And Goliath Deserves To Win

6 months 3 weeks ago
Long time readers of Techdirt will recall the deluge of posts we did years ago on trademark disputes within the craft beer industry. While trademark issues in that industry certainly haven’t gone entirely away, they are nothing like what was occurring between 2015 and 2020. In that time period, it felt like I was writing […]
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Great Rivers Greenway trail through Maplewood construction to begin in summer

6 months 3 weeks ago
The Maplewood City Council last week voted on operations and maintenance details for the already approved Great Rivers Greenway trail through the city. The recent Council votes were for two separate agreements: An operations and maintenance agreement for the portion within city limits (final vote was 2/11/25) A cost-share agreement with Great Rivers Greenway for […]
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Karaoke

6 months 3 weeks ago

Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 8pm-12am. Free to attend. 21+.

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John J. Flynn, Former Business Manager of Bricklayers Local 1, Dies

6 months 3 weeks ago
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune:  Former International President of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers John J. Flynn passed away on Feb. 12, 2025. He was born and raised in St. Louis where he learned the trade of bricklaying. He began as an apprentice bricklayer in 1952. His formal Union service began in 1971, when […]
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Godfrey Considering Widening Straube Lane

6 months 3 weeks ago
GODFREY – Property owners near Straube Lane in Godfrey asked village trustees on Tuesday to consider widening the road to accommodate heavily increased traffic. Longtime Straube Lane resident Marilyn Kuhn said she’s seen firsthand how traffic in the area has grown, while the road itself has not. “I’ve been living there 46 years, and over the years, more people have moved out there. It’s getting quite busy and Straube Lane is very narrow,” Kuhn said. “When there’s a school bus or dump truck or … any kind of larger vehicle, I have to go in the grass – and if the grass is soft, it’s in mud … I’m just asking if the village would consider widening Straube Lane.” Kuhn also voiced concerns about a derelict property in the 900 block of Straube Lane, and asked the board to look into ways to mitigate a sharp left turn on Straube Lane where there was recently an accident. Carol Baker also spoke in support

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