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Midas Construction Rebrands to Become MBG

1 year 2 months ago
Midas Construction is beginning a new era of growth with a new name – MBG (Midas Building Group). MBG is a leading builder of hospitality, multifamily and senior living projects throughout the Midwest with active projects in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The firm also has a new website at www.mbgbuilt.com. “Our new brand and […]
Dede Hance

St. Louis Regional Aerospace and Aviation Task Force Launches

1 year 2 months ago
The St. Louis Regional Freightway is launching a new task force in collaboration with the region’s five busiest airports, leading employers in the aerospace manufacturing and service sector and other leaders in education and workforce training. The launch is in response to more than $5 billion in planned investments that are creating urgent demand for […]
Dede Hance

Weiner Earns Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month For Panthers For Baseball Efforts, Moves To L&C

1 year 2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE – Zach Weiner, a standout athlete from Jersey Community High School, will continue his baseball career at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. Weiner, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds, was a leading hitter and an excellent first baseman for the Panthers during the 2024 season. Weiner is a Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month for Jersey Community High School for his efforts in the spring 2024 season. Weiner's athletic prowess was not confined to the baseball diamond. He also played as a tight end and defensive end for the Panthers football team, recording six tackles in a game against Waterloo last season. Jersey head baseball coach Darren Perdue praised Weiner's dedication and work ethic. "Zach worked hard to achieve that goal," Perdue said. "He would always get his reps in and he led by example. He will be missed." Weiner's performance as a first baseman and pitcher made him a formidable opponent, according to Perdue. His commitment to the sport

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Please note: There was no Biden administration in 2020

1 year 2 months ago
A couple of days ago Mark Zuckerberg sent a letter to Republicans saying that health officials had pressured Meta to remove COVID misinformation while the vaccine was being rolled out. He now regrets this, though he didn't really say why. Then there's this: The Zuckerberg letter didn’t stop with details of the well-known crackdown on ...continue reading "Please note: There was no Biden administration in 2020"
Kevin Drum

Construction Internships: How S. M. Wilson’s Internship Program is Helping Build The Future

1 year 2 months ago
Internships for aspiring construction professionals offer a blend of learning and professional development opportunities. They have emerged as a cornerstone for cultivating the next generation of talent by bridging the gap between theory and practical application. “No matter what career path someone explores in the construction industry, a soon-to-be graduate or a person interested in […]
Dede Hance

Win a Reserved Four-Person Table at the Alton Jazz and Wine Festival

1 year 2 months ago
ALTON - The Alton Amphitheater is hosting their famous Jazz and Wine Festival this Saturday, and you could win up to a four-person reserved table to enjoy the evening. From 6–10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, the Alton Amphitheater will transform into an outdoors jazz club complete with live music and a wide selection of wines. The festival will feature music from the Alton Jazz Confluence, which includes select Alton and Godfrey student musicians, followed by Left of West. Headliner Jim Manley will then take the stage for an hour-long set. “It has become an evening where people can go on a date. I like to say it’s a very classy event,” said Dan Herkert, amphitheater commission chair. “If people haven’t been there, they don’t realize, you really can set up a jazz club outdoors on our stage. It is an intimate setting where you are up close and personal with the musicians.” There are up to four free tickets available. The winner

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Hazelwood teen fights West Nile virus for over two weeks

1 year 2 months ago
An 18-year-old from Hazelwood has been hospitalized for 16 days as he undergoes treatment for the West Nile virus. John Procter VI, known as BB to his family and friends, had big plans after graduation. He wanted to join the National Guard and spend time with his friends, but BB's plans came crashing down on August 8.
Mallory Thomas