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Former Republican legislator Bob Onder jumps into congressional race

1 year 6 months ago
Former state Sen. Bob Onder announced Friday that he’s no longer running for lieutenant governor and will instead seek the GOP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. Onder is the second high-profile candidate to enter the race to replace U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, who announced he was retiring when his term ends this year. Republican state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman announced her bid for the seat last month. Luetkemeyer’s exit is expected to trigger a crowded Republican primary for…
Jason Hancock

Benefit for Mark Taylor Promises Music, Unlimited Drinks and Fun for Good Cause

1 year 6 months ago
ALTON - Mark Taylor is known around the Riverbend as a kindhearted, giving person who goes above and beyond to help other people. Now, the community has a chance to help him. From 5–11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, you can support Taylor at a benefit in his honor at the Alton Owl’s Club. Located at 227 Blair Avenue in Alton, the Owl’s Club will host the event to raise money for Taylor after a bad car accident in November. Attendees can enjoy unlimited draft beers, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and music by The Stubblefield Band and The Outlaw Opry. All proceeds go to Taylor. “We want to be able to help him, of course, and we want people to show up for him,” said DeAnna Nasello, Taylor’s sister. “We want him to see how many people care, how many people love him, how many people are there supporting him through this incredibly long, terrible journey that he’s had.” Taylor was in a car accident in November that broke

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Pointed Questions About City Justice Center Garner Few Answers

1 year 6 months ago
Inez Bordeaux knows firsthand the horrors of St. Louis’ City Justice Center because she was detained there 12 years ago.  During this period, she and 20 other women were left in acell that was 10 feet wide by 8 feet high for days, she said during a Public Safety Committee meeting on Thursday.
Kallie Cox