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St. Louis schools remain fully accredited despite criticism from state education board member

1 year 5 months ago
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s system for rating schools came under fire Tuesday morning as the State Board of Education looked at the accreditation status of districts. Questions about the department’s system arose as Kerry Casey, a board member from Chesterfield, pushed for St. Louis Public Schools to be demoted from fully […]
Annelise Hanshaw

GoFundMe Launched to Honor 19-Year-Old Elijah Madison

1 year 5 months ago
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist the family of 19-year-old Elijah Madison, who recently died tragically. The fundraiser, organized by Trenton Saettele, aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with funeral arrangements and memorial services. Elijah Madison's unexpected death has prompted an outpouring of grief from friends and community members, who remember him as a kind and vibrant individual. "His loss has left an immense void in our hearts," Saettele stated in the campaign description. The fundraiser seeks to provide support during this difficult time, with all donations designated for the family’s immediate needs. The GoFundMe page highlights the importance of community support, inviting contributions as well as thoughts and prayers from those unable to donate. "Your generosity, love, and support are greatly appreciated as we honor Elijah’s memory and celebrate the beautiful life he lived," the campaign states. As of now, the community

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The Rising Promise of Industrial Outdoor Storage

1 year 5 months ago
From Urban Land:  Once overlooked as little more than open-air spaces for trailer parking, industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sites are emerging as a promising niche for their increasingly significant role in the e-commerce and logistics sectors and their potential to earn strong returns for investors. “The pandemic brought shifts in demographic trends, changes in consumption, […]
Kacey Crawley

Lou Fusz Expansion Plan Moves Forward

1 year 5 months ago
From Webster- Kirkwood Times:  Kirkwood officials gave initial approval to a proposed expansion of a car dealership, but not before adding a new requirement to Lou Fusz Toyota’s plan. The Kirkwood City Council on Dec. 5 approved the first reading of a measure that permits Lou Fusz Toyota, 10725 Manchester Road, to expand its business […]
Kacey Crawley

Net hiring remains boring in November

1 year 5 months ago
Net hiring in November (hires minus separations) went up slightly, but not enough to matter: Net hiring has been basically flat for the past two years and is roughly at its pre-pandemic average:
Kevin Drum

Blue Or White: Which Is The Right Collar?

1 year 5 months ago
From Forbes:  2025 is almost upon us, and in the space of a few short years it feels like everything has changed in the workplace. After decades of college being promoted for every student, employers are now moving toward skills-first hiring that places a premium not on your college degree, but your actual skill set. […]
Kacey Crawley

Harman Family Bluegrass Band to Perform 47th Annual Show This Weekend

1 year 5 months ago
GODFREY - The 47th Annual Harman Family Bluegrass Show is slated for this weekend, and Mike Harman promises old-fashioned fun and toe-tapping tunes. Hosted by the Harman Family Bluegrass Band, the show is a beloved January tradition for many people in the Riverbend region. This year’s performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Lewis and Clark Community College. Mike, the family’s patriarch, can’t wait to share music with the community for the 47th year in a row. “People long for just the simple things in life, it seems like, more than the high-falootin’ stuff. That’s kind of what we are, simple, and we just hope that other people enjoy it,” he said. “There are several family bands in the bluegrass world and have been for a long time, but I don’t think any of them have been together for 47 years.” The Harman Family Bluegrass Band is made up of Mike, his siblings, their spouses, and their children.

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