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Did California go too far when it loosened punishment of property crime?

1 year 4 months ago
A decade ago California passed Prop 47, which converted certain nonviolent property crimes into misdemeanors and reduced sentences a bit. But did it go too far? This year, Prop 36 is on the November ballot to reverse some of the changes. The motivation, of course, is a rise in crime. But has crime actually gone ...continue reading "Did California go too far when it loosened punishment of property crime?"
Kevin Drum

Daily Deal: The 2024 Microsoft Essential Tools Training Bundle

1 year 4 months ago
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Gretchen Heckmann

Glen Carbon's Heritage Museum and Library Hosting "Stampkeeper" Charlene Blair Exhibit  

1 year 4 months ago
GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum has partnered with the Glen Carbon Centennial Library to offer a speaker presentation by Charlene Blair, titled "Philately: Charlene Blair's Journey," on Sat., Aug. 17 at 2 pm. This free event is open to the public and will be held at the Heritage Museum, located at 124 School Street, Glen Carbon. The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum is also presenting the "Cover to Cover" exhibition curated by Charlene Blair that is currently on display at the museum. Blair started collecting stamps in the early 1990s, specifically ones featuring African Americans. The Black Heritage collection is the most popular series amongst post offices, honoring African Americans that have a wide-variety of backgrounds and community influences. As a collector and exhibitor, Blair has hundreds of stamps in her collection. During her speaker presentation, Blair will share extensive knowledge of her collection, its historical relevance and give an overview of

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Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize abortion in November 

1 year 4 months ago
Abortion will be on Missouri’s statewide ballot in November. An initiative petition to enshrine the right to abortion up until the point of fetal viability received final approval Tuesday, securing a place on the general election ballot. If the measure receives a majority of votes, Missouri could become the first state to overturn an abortion […]
Anna Spoerre

Medora Man Charged With Stealing Four-Wheeler, Coins

1 year 4 months ago
BRIGHTON - A man from Medora has been charged in Jersey County with residential burglary and theft after stealing a four-wheeler and more from a Brighton residence. Kyle E. Wallace, 38, of Medora, was charged with one count each of residential burglary and theft over $500. On June 17, 2024, Wallace allegedly entered a residence in Brighton without authority, intending to commit a theft. He was additionally charged with stealing a red 1990 Honda four-wheeler and various coins; the stolen items had a combined value over $500. A petition to deny his pretrial release notes Wallace’s “extensive criminal history,” including prior charges of driving under the influence and domestic battery, as well as firearm and drug offenses. Wallace was also previously convicted of residential burglary and, while committing this latest offense, was on pretrial release from a case of unlawful weapon possession by a felon. Wallace faces a Class 1 felony for the burglary charge

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