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Triad Fourth Grade Teacher Competes to Become America's Favorite Teacher

9 months 3 weeks ago
TROY - Jason Zepeda Maclin believes in the young people he teaches, and his community believes in him. Maclin, a fourth grade teacher at Silver Creek Elementary in the Triad School District, is competing for recognition as America’s Favorite Teacher. He is currently in first place for the group division, and he hopes to eventually take the title and share his story with people from Troy and beyond. “It’s been really amazing, the support from my district and from members of the community and friends that I’ve made throughout my career,” he said. Maclin didn’t always aspire to be a teacher. He was planning to become a nurse when he fell in love with education at McKendree University. He got his emphasis in science and joined the Triad School District, where he himself had grown up. Over the past ten years in Maclin’s teaching career, there have been several powerful experiences, but one student especially stands out to him. This “amazing”

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How Does This End?

9 months 3 weeks ago
The acceleration of institutional breakdown in America has reached a point where we must confront a sobering reality: the constitutional system, as designed, may no longer possess the internal mechanisms to save itself. When judges face impeachment threats for ruling against the administration, when court orders are openly defied, and when Fox News hosts declare that a […]
Mike Masnick

Midwest Members Male Athlete Of Month For Shells: Bowler Caleb Wonders Achieves Remarkable 210 Season Average

9 months 3 weeks ago
ROXANA — The Roxana Shells Athletic Department celebrated the achievements of senior bowler Caleb Wonders, who concluded his season with an impressive average of 210. Wonders was recognized by the Southern Illinois High School Bowling Conference for his outstanding performance, finishing in the top five for both high game and high series. Wonders recorded a high game of 279 and a high series of 771 during the season, showcasing his skill and dedication to the sport. The recognition from the conference highlights his contributions to the Roxana bowling team and marks a significant accomplishment in his high school athletic career. Wonders is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. The announcement comes after the Shells wrap up their bowling season, with team members reflecting on their individual and collective achievements.

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MO House Bill Seeks to Roll Back Green Building Standards That Increase Costs

9 months 3 weeks ago
Editor’s Note: As of Monday (March 24th) HB 939 had been second read and referred to the Missouri Senate.  From US Glass Metal and Glazing:  A Missouri bill to prevent local governments from imposing or maintaining policies that would enhance sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental measures if they impact affordability passed the Missouri House of […]
Tom Finan

Chief Deputy Pulido: Boy Found "Safe:" Authorities Had Searched For Missing 14-Year-Old From Godfrey Area

9 months 3 weeks ago
GODFREY - Authorities were seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Godfrey area, however, Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido reported at 3:57 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, that the boy had been found "safe." Fourteen-year-old Cole Moore was last seen Sunday night, March 23, 2025, in the River Aire Subdivision in Godfrey. Cole was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a thin build and was last observed wearing a gray Puma hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and white Nike shoes while riding an electric scooter.

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