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Residential Project Proposed for Town Center

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From West Newsmagazine:  A development proposed for Wildwood’s Town Center has residents concerned about density and the effect on nearby properties. Sree Saidutta Properties LLC plans to construct nine single-family dwellings on the 3-acre lot located on the east side of Eatherton Road, north of its intersection with Manchester Road. The petitioner is requesting a […]
Kacey Crawley

‘AI’ Nets 26% Reduction In Unexpected Canadian Hospital Deaths

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Automation and language learning models aren’t inherently bad. But when half-cooked automation is layered on top of very broken systems by greedy, incompetent people, it certainly can be. See, for example, the way brunchlords are using “AI” to cut corners or undermine labor in journalism, or the way insurance companies are using it to automatically […]
Karl Bode

Modular Versus Panelized Construction

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From Offsite Builder:  Offsite construction is a logical alternative to the inefficiencies of site-building, and the numbers show increasing adoption. In fact, the Modular Building Institute estimates that the market share for volumetric modular doubled from 2.9% to 6% between 2017 and 2022. In large part, this growth was because modular shortens project schedules by […]
Kacey Crawley

Stand Up/Stand Down for Homeless Veterans Event to Provide Resources and More

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SAINT LOUIS - Unhoused or at-risk veterans can receive resources, assistance with their VA benefits, and more at the upcoming Stand Up/Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Soldiers Memorial in St. Louis, veterans can access a variety of resources and services. There will be a separate area for women veterans only. “I was just totally blown away by the amount of stuff they can provide,” said Kelly Vandersand, a veteran with the St. Louis Service Women’s Post 404 American Legion. During the event, there will be experts onsite to help veterans understand their VA benefits. The St. Louis Food Bank will provide a food truck with nonperishable food, and H.E.R.O.E.S Care will offer hygiene packs and haircuts. Some basic health services will be available. Massage therapists and a reiki expert are also expected to be there, among other resources. Organizers also have 50 free bus passes available for veterans in

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Anticipation Builds for Marquette's Annual Coronation

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ALTON — The anticipation is building at Marquette Catholic High School as students prepare for the upcoming coronation ceremony. The event, set to take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in the school gymnasium, will see the crowning of the new homecoming king and queen. The candidates for queen, in the photo above, in the front row from left to right, are Grace Stoverink, Lily Covert, Maya Stephan, Kennedy Eveans, Skye Heru, Kel’C Robinson, and Chloe Steele. Representing the candidates for king, standing in the back row from left to right, are Rodger Zawodniak, Drew Thomeczek, Jude Keller, Quinn Copeland, Keevan Carter, Alex McCloud, and Will Fahnestock. This annual event is a highlight of the school year, drawing students, faculty, and family members together to celebrate school spirit and student achievements. The coronation ceremony is traditionally held in the gymnasium, a venue that has hosted countless memorable moments for the school community. The

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New Local Nonprofit Asks for Donations to Help Kids this Christmas

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ALTON - There’s a new nonprofit in the Riverbend region, and they’re asking for help to make sure local kids have a great holiday season. Riverbend Rescue, founded by Adam Marburger, has been helping families buy Christmas gifts for about five years. But this is the first year that the organization is spreading the word about their mission and asking for donations. Their “Keys for Kids” fundraiser is planned for Nov. 16, 2024, and Marburger encourages people to donate. “As an entrepreneur, it’s an entrepreneur’s due diligence, their obligation, to give back to the community,” Marburger said. “I want to be vocal to other entrepreneurs: Let’s spend some money. Literally. Let’s not be greedy. Let’s pull the freaking wallet out of your back pocket. And whether it’s my nonprofit or any nonprofit or going down to the food shelter or doing whatever it is, you are to contribute to your local community.”

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