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Batchtown Man Arrested For Home Invasion and Domestic Battery

2 months ago
HARDIN - On August 9, 2025, at approximately 5:38 p.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance reported in the 3100 block of Blue Ridge Road in Hardin. Deputies arrived promptly at the residence to investigate and conduct interviews. Following the investigation, Micah J. Hamilton, 44, of Batchtown, was arrested on multiple charges, including home invasion causing injury, domestic battery causing bodily harm, domestic battery involving physical contact, and two counts of criminal damage to property. Hamilton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Greene County Jail. Authorities have not released further details regarding the incident. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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The Censorship Crybabies Are Now The Censors: FDA’s Vinay Prasad Uses Copyright Claims To Silence Critic

2 months ago
It’s always fascinating to watch supposed “free speech warriors” reveal their true colors the moment they get a tiny bit of power. We’ve been covering the ongoing saga of various COVID contrarians who spent years falsely claiming they were “censored” by the Biden administration, only to see the Supreme Court definitively reject those claims in […]
Mike Masnick

When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle

2 months ago
Amy Frank said it took 17 hours on the phone over nearly three weeks, bouncing between her insurer and her local hospital system, to make sure her plan would cover her husband’s post-surgery care. Many of her calls never got past the hold music. When they did, the hospital told her to call her insurer. […]
Bram Sable-Smith

Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Christian School Invites Community to Join Fall Events

2 months ago
ALTON - Calvary Baptist Church and Calvary Christian School are eager for a season of new events and activities. Wade Dobson and Mike Harrelson expressed their excitement for the “fall kickoff” this weekend with their “Home at Calvary” events on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The church plans to resume many of their services and groups this week. Additionally, Calvary Christian School is continuing to grow, and they can’t wait to share their mission. “We’re just really looking forward to kind of kicking back in gear after Labor Day and the official end of summer,” Dobson said. “We’re just very excited with everything that's happening with the school. We just look forward to continuing to grow that.” The fun begins on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, with Calvary’s monthly men’s breakfast. For $5, men are invited to enjoy breakfast, conversation and testimonies at 8 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month at

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Gov. Pritzker Informs Public Of Trump Administration's Plans To Deploy Fed Agents To Chicago

2 months ago
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker hosted a press conference with Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to inform the public about Trump’s imminent plans for immigration enforcement and national guard deployments in Chicago and the surrounding region. “None of this is about fighting crime or making Chicago safer. For Trump, it’s about testing his power and producing a political drama to cover up his corruption,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are ready to fight troop deployments in court and we will do everything possible to ensure that agents operating inside the confines of this state do so in a legal and ethical manner.” During the press conference, Governor Pritzker emphasized four key pieces of information: ? ? Trump is currently positioning armed federal agents on federal property in the Chicago region; ? Trump will send unidentified

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Eating with the Rhythm of Nature: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Autumn's Bounty

2 months ago
Did you know that incorporating just a few seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet can significantly improve nutrient intake and support your immune system? Eating foods at their peak not only enhances flavor but also maximizes the health benefits they offer. Autumn, often overlooked as a season for fresh produce, actually presents a unique array of nutrient-dense foods that can bolster well-being in profound ways. Nutritional Powerhouses of Autumn Autumn’s harvest is rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables that are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets are high in fiber and beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. This nutrient is crucial for maintaining healthy skin, vision, and immune function. Pumpkins and squashes, iconic to the season, provide an abundance of vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C supports immune defense and collagen production, while potassium helps regulate blood pressure

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