Another member of the civilian board tasked with overseeing jail operations has resigned, the second in two days. Board member Mike Milton released a resignation letter this afternoon in a letter addressed to Detention Facility Oversight Board Chair Darryl Gray and Ruby Bonner, the deputy commissioner of the Division of Civilian Oversight.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The city of Webster Groves is asking residents to vote on a $22.1 million bond issue to fund a complete overhaul of the aging aquatic center and a list of other parks and recreation projects that city leaders say could be transformational for the historic suburb. Proposition W, on the April […]
One of the St. Louis region's largest electrical contractors, which is also one of its largest privately held companies, is expanding its East Coast presence with an acquisition.
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School junior Lily Tretter is everything a coach or classroom instructor could want as an athlete on their squad and is also a straight-A student. During winter months, Lily is a star for the East Alton-Wood River girls basketball team. In the spring she plays third base and center field for the Oilers girls softball squad. Lily is coached by Lyndsey Perez. One of Lily's biggest accomplishments this season she says was "a double-double against Granite City." Lily added, "Also, my first game back after I sprained my ankle this season was against Southwestern and I had a perfect game." "I’ve been playing basketball since third grade," she added. "What I love most about basketball is the adrenaline rush I get every game. No matter if I have a bad game or a good game I always love the sport." The EA-WR junior is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for the Oilers. Lily also plays year-round softball for Illinois Esprit
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The name of a driver involved in a crash on Highway 67 approaching Jamestown Bay Drive has been identified. The driver of the Honda CRV, who was later pronounced deceased at an area hospital, is identified as Marian Harris-Dukes, 63, of the 11300 block of Fox Hall Lane in St. Louis. A 7-year-old male was a passenger in the Honda CRV and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. St. Louis County Police said preliminary investigation has revealed a Ford Taurus was traveling westbound on Highway 67 approaching Jamestown Bay Drive. A Honda CRV was turning eastbound onto Highway 67 from Jamestown Bay Drive. A Chevrolet Malibu was traveling eastbound on Highway 67 at Jamestown Bay Drive. The Ford Taurus struck the Honda CRV in the intersection. The Chevrolet Malibu also struck the Honda CRV. The driver of the Ford Taurus, an adult female, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet
ALTON – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes. The facility’s director, Huazhang Guo, MD, PhD, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. OSF Saint Anthony's Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “The CAP's Laboratory Accreditation Program is unlike any other. It’s an engaging, dynamic, collaborative experience that fosters continuous improvement,” says Sarah Braundmeier MT(ASCP), MHA, Manager Laboratory Services, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “Top-ranked hospitals prefe
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Bryan Road in O’Fallon begins at West Terra Lane, just north of I-70, to its south terminus at Route 364 South Outer Road, where it becomes Winghaven Boulevard. Traveling on Bryan Road south, a driver currently must cross intersections with traffic lights at I-70 (two separate entry/exit ramps with their own […]
The Noir Bookshop is placing a vending machine in recreation centers and community centers across St. Louis to give book access to children who live in areas where it is hard to find reading materials without transportation.
Well, this was a bit of a surprise. Over the past couple of weeks I wrote about how Senator Josh Hawley was planning to try to hotline his terrible No Section 230 Immunity for AI Act. As we have explained multiple times, the bill is so poorly drafted that it would make a mess of […]
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and BJC HealthCare are stepping up mitigation efforts to minimize the spread of respiratory viruses. IDPH reports 51 counties, or half the counties in Illinois, are now at a medium or high level for COVID-19 hospitalizations. IDPH has also issued a health alert today to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and local health departments outlining various mitigation measures such as the use of masking and screening, especially in areas where more vulnerable patients are treated. BJC HealthCare announced it will reinstate its mask mandate for staff starting Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The mandate going into effect includes about 30,000 employees across its facilities on both sides of the Mississippi River, including Alton Memorial Hospital. Hillary Babcock, Infectious Disease Physician and Chief Quality Officer with BJC HealthCare, said the action is in response to an uptick in the number of new COVID cases in the St. Louis Metr
The latest-approved legislation for the National Defense Authorization Act does not include compensation for victims of waste around the St. Louis area.
ALTON - The new Alton Community Boxing Club is off to a mighty start with their first win last month. Three boxers participated in the club’s first competition on Nov. 17, 2023, and Josha Perkins, age 12, brought home a trophy. Perkins is the first of several Alton fighters who will be competing in USA Boxing-certified competitions over the next few months through the local club. “I was proud of myself,” Perkins said. “I was nervous before the fight, but when I got in the room, it just all went away.” Joshua Young, the club’s coach, noted his pride in Perkins. Young and his fellow volunteer coaches started the boxing club a few months ago, and they have quickly become mentors to boxers like Perkins and his friends. They’ve enjoyed growing the boxers’ skills and friendships inside and outside of the ring. Young hopes to help the sport grow in the Riverbend area so they can reach more kids. “Boxing is huge as a sport already
The brewery will predominately focus on European- and German-style beers, with plans to have four year-round offerings and four rotating offerings on tap, its owner said.
GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior guard Alvin Valentine has been a leader for the Warriors in both scoring and rebounds per game. He also contributes in the assists and steals areas. Alvin Valentine is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month for Warriors. Granite did work hard during the summer off-season and in preseason practice to get ready for the new campaign, and Valentine thought things went well. "It was pretty tough," Valentine said of the off-season workouts. "Everybody came out, we worked hard. Credit to the guys, and the coaching staff; they helped us out a lot. They pushed us to the limit that we need to be pushed, and we pushed beyond those limits, also." Valentine sees his role on the team as a leader, who's willing to step up and make the plays where needed, and also show the other players how things should be done. "I feel like a leader," Valentine said. "But I feel more of a brotherhood-type leader. I feel like I need to push everyone a little bit harder
What the actual fuck? Tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that have sickened scores of children in the U.S. may have been purposefully contaminated with lead, according to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones. ....The agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have collaborated with state and local health authorities as well as ...continue reading "FDA: Applesauce was deliberately tainted with lead"
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