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Sutter, Robert F.

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passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 18, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sander, JoAnn F.

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72, of Columbia, IL passed away on November 19, 2024 at Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis, MO. She was born December 17, 1951 in Belleville, IL. JoAnn was a retired federal employee. After graduation from SIUE, she began her career…

North Carolina creates permanent Republican Supreme Court

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In what's become a routine fixture of Republican legislators faced with the horror of a Democratic governor taking office, North Carolina legislators have rushed through a bill that strips the incoming governor of various powers. This one is a particular beauty: Under another section of the bill, the governor must fill any vacancies on the ...continue reading "North Carolina creates permanent Republican Supreme Court"
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Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze at Vacant East St. Louis Building

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EAST ST LOUIS - At approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, the East St. Louis Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a vacant commercial building located in the 400 block of North 33rd Street. Firefighters encountered heavy flames emanating from the top floor of the two-story structure. All three fire companies were dispatched to the scene, where they initiated a quick and aggressive interior fire attack. Their efforts were focused on containing the blaze, which was successfully limited to the top floor of the building. However, firefighters faced significant challenges due to numerous walled-over doors and holes in the upper level. The firefighting operation lasted about three hours, during which crews worked diligently to locate and extinguish any remaining hotspots. Firefighters also conducted overhaul procedures to ensure that the fire was fully under control and that no lingering threats remained. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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Molson Coors Appeals The $56 Million Judgement In Stone Brewing Case

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When we and others discussed the massive trademark lawsuit between Molson Coors, makers of Keystone beer amongst other brands, and Stone Brewing, it was billed as a David versus Goliath scenario. Now, if I remember my bible studies correctly, once David slung a couple of well-placed rocks into Goliath’s forehead, Goliath didn’t then get up […]
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