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The Twitter Files Playbook Comes For The US Government

7 months 1 week ago
Remember the Twitter Files? That carefully orchestrated “exposé” where incredibly gullible hand-picked journalists were given selective access to internal documents to manufacture misleading outrage about Twitter’s content moderation? Get ready for the government edition. If you want to predict what’s coming next in Elon Musk’s governmental power grab, look no further than his Twitter takeover […]
Mike Masnick

Endangered Person Advisory issued for 66-year-old man

7 months 1 week ago
UPDATE: Quirk was located, according to police. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued Monday morning for a missing 66-year-old man. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Michael Quirk, 66, went missing around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon after an incident on the 10000 block of Lilac Avenue. Police [...]
Nick Gladney

Riverbend Dental and Jerseyville Dental Group Offer Discounts, Specials and More as Offices Merge

7 months 1 week ago
GODFREY/JERSEYVILLE - Riverbend Dental and Jerseyville Dental Group are excited to offer excellent patient care throughout the Riverbend region. Riverbend Dental, located at 5209 Mae Drive in Godfrey, recently acquired Jerseyville Dental Group at 105 South State Street in Jerseyville. They closed their Alton office and merged their doctors and patients into the Godfrey and Jerseyville locations. Throughout the month of February, you can call either office to schedule an appointment and mention RiverBender.com for a discounted whitening treatment. “No one likes going to the dentist. We know that. We don’t even like going to the dentist when it’s our turn,” joked Danielle Schmidt. “But it is a very warm and inviting office. All of our clinicians, our assistants, our hygienists, our doctors, I feel like they pride themselves on patient care, patient education. We want you to be as comfortable as possible and have the best experience that you can.&rdquo

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Collinsville Township Supervisor Addresses Tax Exemption Concerns For Residents

7 months 1 week ago
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Township Supervisor Derrick Cox has released information in response to some questions and concerns raised recently about real estate tax exemptions for vulnerable residents in the township. In his information release, Cox clarified that he had recently discovered a costly plan by the Collinsville Township Assessor’s Office to send out several thousand “Exemption Reminders” via first-class postage at a cost of 73 cents each. He argued that this approach resulted in several thousand dollars in unnecessary expenses for taxpayers. Instead, he advocated using a mail house, specifically, Mailing Methods in Caseyville. He said there were also a few other mail house businesses in the area that could be used to send the mailings at a reduced rate. Cox said Mailing Methods quoted him a price of 32 cents per letter, saving the township a significant amount of money. He said he had used Mailing Methods in Caseyville on multiple occasions for mailings

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St. Francis-Holy Ghost Catholic School Hosts Fundraising Trivia Night In Jerseyville

7 months 1 week ago
JERSEYVILLE — A trivia night benefiting the scholarship fund at St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School is set for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus in Jerseyville. The event aims to raise funds to support local students while providing an evening of entertainment. Participants can register teams of up to eight people for $200 per table, which breaks down to $25 per person. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food, while drinks must be purchased on-site. The trivia night will feature a mix of music and general trivia questions, offering a diverse experience for participants. In addition to trivia, the evening will include 50/50 tickets, raffle baskets, and door prizes. The event will be hosted by Brian Hutchinson, who is expected to contribute to the lively atmosphere. To secure a table, payment must be made by check or cash at the time of registration. Interested individuals can contact event organizer Kelli Travers for payment details and to reserve

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The Elon Musk Coup

7 months 1 week ago
An unelected billionaire is seizing control of the federal government.
Prospect Staff