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“In layman’s terms, we’re developing better ways to remove contaminants such as nanoplastics from water," Mizzou doctorate student Piyuni Ishtaweera said.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against Christopher Woodard, 40, of Florissant, Missouri, for endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful use of a weapon. Woodard, who resides on the 2300 block of Battlefield Drive, is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. According to the probable cause statement, police responded to a call regarding a child overdose at approximately 8 p.m. on August 13, 2024, at Woodard’s residence. Upon arrival, officers found a 1-year-old child exhibiting signs of an overdose. In a post-Miranda interview, Woodard admitted to using methamphetamine with his wife in their bedroom before placing the child in the same bed. Further investigation revealed a jar containing a crystal-like substance in the bedroom, which Woodard identified as methamphetamine. The child subsequently tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also observed a black .45 caliber

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ALTON - After another successful Rock the Hops festival in downtown Alton, organizer Hope Mader is reflecting on the arts and music scene she wants to see in the Riverbend. On Aug. 10, 2024, hundreds of people flooded Bossanova Martini Lounge, Old Bakery Beer Co., The Conservatory, Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, and Ragin’ Cajun Piano Bar for a day of live music and craft beers. Twenty-seven bands and over 40 styles of craft beer were available, and Mader said the day went “very well.” “Our mission is to uplift, engage and encourage local creative culture and to help music and art and culture become active and honored participants in our community,” she said. “Here are the musicians. Here are the artists who live and work and create here. They have something to say. They have something to show us. It’s just a way to give them our full attention.” Mader thanked Lauren Pattan with Old Bakery Beer Co. for her help in developing the

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ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc., located at 2603 N. Rodgers Ave. in Alton, IL will be hosting a lunch and presentation entitled Public Safety, sponsored by AARP IL on Friday, August 30th, 2024 from 12-1 p.m. in the School House Grill. During this presentation, officers from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and the Alton Police Department will discuss public safety concerning older adults, including the measures and conditions that ensure their well-being and protection from harm, both in public spaces and within their homes and will cover a variety of factors, including physical safety, emotional security, and access to essential services. Doors open for check-in at 11 a.m., lunch is served at 11:45 a.m., and the presentation begins at 12 p.m. This lunch and presentation is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To reserve your seat, please call Leslie, SSP’s Marketing and Development Coordinator at 618-465-3298 ext. 123. About SENIOR SERVICES

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ALTON - The rain couldn’t dampen the excitement of students and teachers at Alton Community Unit School District #11 as they returned to school on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. At Alton High School, Eunice Smith Elementary School, and the other schools in the district, teachers and staff members were eager to welcome students back from summer vacation. Stacie Franke, the new principal at Alton High School, noted that the staff has been busy over the summer and can’t wait to begin the school year on a positive note. “We look forward to a year full of possibilities and success,” she said. “The administrative team and faculty have worked diligently over the summer to enhance instructional practices, ensure safety, and foster a culture of belonging for our staff and students. The administrative team analyzed data from the previous year, focusing on academics, discipline, attendance, well-being, teacher-student relationships, and other metrics. This analysis

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August’s Trailnet Champions are our generous Peloton Society members, whose leadership investments fuel Trailnet’s mission for safer streets. Nancy and Dick Arnoldy Debbi and Doug Audiffred Ellen Shapiro and Gerald Axelbaum David D. …

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August 15th is a date that has witnessed some of the most profound and far-reaching events in human history. 79 AD: The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius One of the most catastrophic events in ancient history occurred on August 15, 79 AD, when Mount Vesuvius erupted, obliterating the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The eruption released a lethal cloud of stones, ashes, and fumes, burying the cities under meters of volcanic material and killing thousands. The suddenness of the disaster was so great that many residents were unable to flee, resulting in remarkably well-preserved ruins that give us a unique glimpse into Roman life. 1969: Woodstock Music Festival Begins The iconic Woodstock Music & Art Fair, often simply referred to as Woodstock, began on August 15, 1969. Held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, the festival became a cultural landmark of the 1960s counterculture. Featuring performances by legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who, Woodstoc

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There’s even more data to refute the fearmongering.

The selected companies get business development classes, networking opportunities, $5,000 in equity-free funding and an in-store product trial at Schnucks.

As students head back to school, more people are testing positive, ending up in emergency rooms and getting hospitalized with the virus, the CDC reports.

President Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois.

Poet Carl Phillips taught at Washington University for 30 years before winning the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry last year. He retired at the end of the school year. His new collection is out now. It’s called “Scattered Snows, to the North” and it includes poems about memory, sex and the natural world. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin asked Phillips how his prestigious award affected his writing.

Arnold officials have said a large section of Water Tower Place will need to be acquired to build the road.

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News. In a statement, CBS News said it reached out to both presidential campaigns, but it’s unclear if the Republican vice presidential candidate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, will participate in the debate in New York City. During […]

Bob Wallace, who's to be paid $25,000 a month, according to a contract released to the Business Journal, anticipates staying til Nov. 30.

The new jobs report shows which local industries are adding positions.

The photogenic Shadow’s campaign has led to another cat and a dog vying for Daniela Velazquez’s 6th ward seat.

Last year, when COVID vaccines were still free, barely one in five Americans rolled up their sleeves for the latest dose. Now that some people will have to pay $100-plus for the shot, health officials expect even weaker demand when the next version of the vaccine comes out this fall. Meanwhile, a surprisingly strong summer […]

SLM dining critic Dave Lowry opines on his top spots for iconic types of sandwiches.

WASHINGTON — The 2024 battle for control of Congress centers on just a handful of Senate races and about two dozen House seats, putting considerable pressure on those candidates to win over voters as party leaders and super PACs funnel millions of dollars into their campaigns. The incumbents representing those states and congressional districts will […]