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Firefighters Battle Blaze in Alton Home on Main Street

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON —The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Main Street on Tuesday evening. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. In response to the situation, a box alarm was activated, prompting assistance from the East Alton Fire Department. Firefighters faced challenges in controlling the blaze, particularly as it had spread to the attic, complicating their efforts. The house sustained significant damage, but it remains unclear if anyone was residing in the home at the time of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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The Rise of Joint Venture Agreements in New Construction Projects

1 year 3 months ago
From Area Development:  Building a new facility can be a daunting and risky task. It’s often too much for one party to handle alone. In response, manufacturers, suppliers, and developers are increasingly using joint venture (JV) agreements to bring new construction projects to life. This shift towards collaborative financing helps spread the risk and boost […]
Dede Hance

Cannabis regulators concerned about predatory practices in Missouri’s social equity program

1 year 3 months ago
Cynara Velazquez became familiar with Michael Halow over the summer.  Velazquez is an organizer with the California nonprofit called Cannabis Education Project that San Diego County hired in March to implement its social-equity cannabis program. The group largely helps people who were imprisoned for cannabis apply for a license to sell or grow marijuana.  That’s how her team met Halow.  At one of the county’s informational sessions, organizers saw Halow pass out business cards, she said,…
Rebecca Rivas