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Alton's Jim Hart Fan Club Keeps Football Memories Alive In Naples

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON — A group of longtime Alton fans has maintained a unique connection with former St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart through a fan club that has been meeting regularly in Naples, Florida, over the years. Steve Tassinari, a member of the Alton Jim Hart Fan Club, said Floyd Raglin, a former Alton High School football star, informed him that Hart was living in Naples. Tassinari reached out to Hart to attend one of their weekly gatherings, and the club took off from there. The other members of the Alton Naples Jim Hart Fan Club have been Dave Carlson, Bob Dixon, Jim Brown, Sam Villa, Mike Funk, Bob Abbot, Steve Mottaz, Paul Maley, Steve Pope, Fred Whitworth and Steve Daniel, plus many guests. The fan club often gathers for lunch every Thursday during the winter months in Naples. Tassinari said Hart has attended these lunches regularly over the past several years. “We meet every Thursday in the winter. Jim normally makes most of them,” Tassinari said. “Everybody

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Aggravated Battery Charges Stem from Chain Assault

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MOUNT OLIVE — Chad P. Madeline, 43, of Mount Olive, was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon and violation of an order of protection. According to the charging documents, Madeline allegedly struck the victim in the head with a chain wrapped around his fist on September 13, 2025. He was also charged with violating an order of protection after making in-person contact with the protected party. The charges were filed on October 10, 2025. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Judge sides with Nelly in $50M copyright lawsuit

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A federal judge has recommended that Nelly be reimbursed legal fees stemming from a "baseless" and "frivolous" lawsuit filed by one of his former St. Lunatics bandmates last year over a copyright dispute.
Joey Schneider

Techdirt Podcast Episode 434: The New Generation Of Independent Journalists

1 month 3 weeks ago
Support us on Patreon » Techdirt recently passed its 28th anniversary as an independent online media outlet. Once, it looked like such outlets might take over, but then most were scooped up by traditional media or grew into more traditional companies themselves. But now we’re seeing a new generation emerge, especially via newsletters on platforms like […]
Leigh Beadon

St. Louis-Based Innovator of Carbon-Reducing Paving Material Signs Commercialization Deal

1 month 3 weeks ago

St. Louis–based Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) has taken a major step forward in its vision for sustainable infrastructure by signing a 10-year exclusive North American license agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. to commercialize its carbon-sequestering road materials across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Under the deal, Verde will license its proprietary emulsifying […]

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Tom Finan

Interim Sheriff named for St. Louis; Alfred Montgomery in custody

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ST. LOUIS - An interim sheriff was designated for the City of St. Louis on Tuesday after elected St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was taken into custody. Colonel Yosef Yasharahla has been designated to serve as interim sheriff of the City of St. Louis "until further notice," according to a news release Tuesday afternoon from [...]
Joey Schneider

Grip & Sip Opens Indoor Pickleball Courts in Cottage Hills

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COTTAGE HILLS - This weekend, Grip & Sip will host a party to celebrate the grand opening of their indoor pickleball courts. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, community members can check out the courts and play pickleball at a discounted rate throughout the day. From 5–8 p.m., attendees can also enjoy live music and barbecue. Jose Silva, Grip & Sip owner, noted that their goal is to share the courts with the community and encourage people to come out to experience everything the Cottage Hill business has to offer. “We’ll just have an open house so that people can take a look at everything,” Silva said. “We have something for everybody, and I think that’s what we’re most excited about, just expanding on something in our area, on this side of the river.” Silva explained that Grip & Sip opened originally as a golf simulator facility, but the goal was always to build pickleball courts on the property. There are three golf simulators that

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Ameren Corporation Announces Leadership Changes

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ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced organizational changes designed to drive consistent and continuously improving operating performance and enhance the breadth and depth of experience of its executive team, strengthening the company for the future. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2026. Michael Moehn, currently senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, as well as interim chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, will assume the newly created role of group president, Ameren Utilities. In this role, Moehn will oversee each of Ameren's operating utilities, with the presidents of Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois reporting to him. Lenny Singh, currently chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren

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ISP Announces Results Of Violent Crime Suppression Detail In Metro East Area

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TROY, Ill. — The Illinois State Police announced the results of a violent crime suppression detail conducted from October 6 to 9, 2025, targeting the I-55, I-64, and I-70 corridors in Bond, Clinton, Madison, and St. Clair counties. The operation aimed to enhance traffic safety, reduce fatalities, and apprehend individuals using the highway systems for criminal activities. During the multi-day detail, officers issued 177 written warnings and seven citations, inspected 90 commercial motor vehicles, made five arrests, and seized one vehicle. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 17 felonies and one stolen firearm. Two significant incidents occurred during the detail. Near Pocahontas, troopers stopped a vehicle for an Illinois Vehicle Code violation and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. Near New Baden, a traffic stop for a similar violation led to a probable cause search that uncovered cannabis, methamphetamine, and a stolen firearm. Two occupant

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