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Missouri Senate delays vote on new social services director over foster care concerns

10 months 3 weeks ago
A Republican lawmaker is holding up confirmation of Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s pick to lead the social services department until she gets answers from the agency about chronic problems that have plagued the foster care system for years and what she says has been the agency’s failure to implement laws designed to help. State Sen. […]
Clara Bates, Jason Hancock

Civic Memorial High School to Join Cahokia Athletic Conference

10 months 3 weeks ago
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School will join the Cahokia Athletic Conference. During their regular meeting on Feb. 27, 2025, the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education unanimously approved the decision to join the conference, effective for the 2026–2027 school year. Derek Jarman, CM’s incoming athletic director, expressed his excitement about the decision. “I think it’s great for our kids, great for our programs,” he said. “All of our kids and coaches are pretty excited about it.” Jarman gave a presentation explaining the benefits of joining the conference during the Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting. He noted that CM will be in the Mississippi division, alongside Jersey, Waterloo, Freeburg, Breese-Central and Columbia. Civic Memorial will also compete against East Alton-Wood River High School and Roxana High School during the football season. These schools are all comparable in size and academics. Jarman

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Orchid Show

10 months 3 weeks ago

They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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Rachel Huffman