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St. Dominic Goes Over the Edge with Habitat for Humanity

2 months ago

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 20, Owen Lipinski, fifth year Spanish teacher at St. Dominic, rappelled down 13 stories of Embassy Suites in St. Charles to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County. Lipinski and St. Dominic mathematics instructor Emily Jowers spent the last month pumping […]

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Dede Hance

Stormwater Projects, Programs Approved by Creve Coeur City Council

2 months ago

From West Newsmagazine: Back-to-back stormwater resolutions were approved unanimously by the Creve Coeur City Council at its Sept. 24 meeting. “These are really important things,” council member Donna Spence (Ward 1) said. “Stormwater is not sexy, but stormwater handling is vital to our community and these funds really help people do projects that help the […]

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Dede Hance

Kirkwood Stormwater Hearing Prompts Surge Of Public Comments

2 months ago

From Webster-Kirkwood Times: An outpouring of comments greeted the Kirkwood City Council at a recent public hearing concerning possible changes to the city’s rules regarding stormwater management. At issue is a list of a dozen proposed changes to the city’s stormwater management manual, among which are reducing the size of projects requiring stormwater mitigation from […]

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Dede Hance

Granite City Man Charged With Firearm Discharge, Vehicle Burglary

2 months ago
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man has been charged for his role in an alleged vehicle burglary which resulted in a shot being fired towards a juvenile victim. James H. Dickson, 27, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 6, 2025 with aggravated discharge of a firearm (a Class 1 felony), felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony), burglary (a Class 3 felony), and possession of burglary tools (a Class 4 felony). Dickson, or an individual for whom Dickson is legally accountable, allegedly discharged a firearm in the direction of a 17-year-old juvenile victim on Oct. 3, 2025. The weapon, a Taurus G3C 9mm handgun, was unlawful for Dickson to possess as a felon previously convicted of aggravated unlawful use of weapons in a Madison County case from 2024, for which he was on probation during these latest offenses. Dickson was additionally accused of entering a Chevrolet Malibu located on Poplar Street in Granite City with the intent to commit a theft while in possession of

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Macoupin County Deputy Injured During Alleged Assault

2 months ago
CARLINVILLE — Travis L. Fanning, 30, of Carlinville, was charged with aggravated battery on a peace officer after an incident on September 23, 2025, in Macoupin County. According to charging documents filed on October 10, 2025, Fanning allegedly struck a Macoupin County deputy in the face with his hand, causing a laceration. Earlier this year, Fanning was also charged with robbery and aggravated battery. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Legendary Cards' Quarterback Jim Hart Reflects On Long NFL Career

2 months ago
NAPLES, Fla. — Jim Hart, an 81-year-old former NFL quarterback best known for his lengthy career with the St. Louis Cardinals, reflected on his life and football journey during a recent interview from his home in Naples, Fla. Hart played professionally from 1966 to 1984, primarily with the Cardinals, after an unexpected start when no team selected him in the 1966 NFL Draft. “No team picked me in the 1966 NFL draft,” Hart said. “My former coach invited me to a tryout with the Cardinals. I impressed the team and was signed soon after.” During his 18 seasons in the NFL, Hart earned four Pro Bowl selections and helped lead the Cardinals to several division titles in the mid-1970s. He recalled the team’s 38-0 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in 1970 as a standout moment. The Cardinals earned the nickname “Cardiac Cards” during a streak of close games and comebacks throughout the 1970s. Hart was a Wizard White Man of the Year recipient in his

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2025 Take Flight Forum Set for November 13

2 months ago

The St. Louis region will host the fourth annual Take Flight Forum on Thursday, November 13, reuniting the directors of the five busiest bi-state airports who will join with leaders from regional STEM and flight training programs to discuss recent advancements and initiatives in the aviation industry. The conversation will delve into the continuing growth […]

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Dede Hance

Alton's Jim Hart Fan Club Keeps Football Memories Alive In Naples

2 months ago
ALTON — A group of longtime Alton fans has maintained a unique connection with former St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart through a fan club that has been meeting regularly in Naples, Florida, over the years. Steve Tassinari, a member of the Alton Jim Hart Fan Club, said Floyd Raglin, a former Alton High School football star, informed him that Hart was living in Naples. Tassinari reached out to Hart to attend one of their weekly gatherings, and the club took off from there. The other members of the Alton Naples Jim Hart Fan Club have been Dave Carlson, Bob Dixon, Jim Brown, Sam Villa, Mike Funk, Bob Abbot, Steve Mottaz, Paul Maley, Steve Pope, Fred Whitworth and Steve Daniel, plus many guests. The fan club often gathers for lunch every Thursday during the winter months in Naples. Tassinari said Hart has attended these lunches regularly over the past several years. “We meet every Thursday in the winter. Jim normally makes most of them,” Tassinari said. “Everybody

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Aggravated Battery Charges Stem from Chain Assault

2 months ago
MOUNT OLIVE — Chad P. Madeline, 43, of Mount Olive, was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon and violation of an order of protection. According to the charging documents, Madeline allegedly struck the victim in the head with a chain wrapped around his fist on September 13, 2025. He was also charged with violating an order of protection after making in-person contact with the protected party. The charges were filed on October 10, 2025. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Judge sides with Nelly in $50M copyright lawsuit

2 months ago
A federal judge has recommended that Nelly be reimbursed legal fees stemming from a "baseless" and "frivolous" lawsuit filed by one of his former St. Lunatics bandmates last year over a copyright dispute.
Joey Schneider

Techdirt Podcast Episode 434: The New Generation Of Independent Journalists

2 months ago
Support us on Patreon » Techdirt recently passed its 28th anniversary as an independent online media outlet. Once, it looked like such outlets might take over, but then most were scooped up by traditional media or grew into more traditional companies themselves. But now we’re seeing a new generation emerge, especially via newsletters on platforms like […]
Leigh Beadon