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West Star Aviation Completes East Alton Hanger

1 year 3 months ago
West Star Aviation announced the completion of its new hangar at the East Alton facility, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27th. The project, which began construction on July 6th, 2023 underscores growth in the MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) segment of the aviation industry. The expansion adds 75,700 square feet of space,  bringing the […]
Tom Finan

This Week In Techdirt History: August 25th – 31st

1 year 3 months ago
Five Years Ago This week in 2019, the Ninth Circuit was putting at least some limits on warrantless device searches at the border, while the EFF sued CBP and ICE for refusing to hand over GPS tracking device policies. The judge in one of Devin Nunes’s lawsuits asked for the identity of the famous Twitter […]
Leigh Beadon

The price of college football: $14 million per team in the SEC

1 year 3 months ago
The New York Times has an astonishing story today about the amount of money college football players are paid these days in NIL (name image and likeness) fees. Here are averages for the Power 4 conferences: The SEC now pays its players three times more than any other conference. SEC quarterbacks are paid an average ...continue reading "The price of college football: $14 million per team in the SEC"
Kevin Drum

Final Movie Night at James Killion Park This Saturday

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON — The concluding night of Movie Night at James Killion Park is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event has been a weekly highlight throughout August, offering a community gathering point for residents. Shelia Goins, one of the organizers, expressed her satisfaction with the turnout and enjoyment at the Movie Night events. "It has been a great time every week in August," Goins said. However, Goins emphasized the importance of parental supervision at the upcoming event. "On this Saturday night, parents should accompany any children at the event," she stressed. Last week, several children were dropped off by parents and picked up after the event, which posed a challenge due to a shortage of volunteers. "There isn't enough volunteers to watch all the children and parents need to be involved," Goins added. Goins extended her gratitude to the volunteers and sponsors who have contributed to the success of the summer events. "I want to thank my volunteers

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