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Health risks from nuclear contamination in St. Louis denounced at congressional hearing

1 year 7 months ago

The United States should not expand nuclear energy use, at least until the federal government can make up for the harms caused by previous nuclear projects, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri said at a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Bush cited the health problems nuclear waste has caused to many in her […]

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Jacob Fischler

Kaylea Lacey Has Been Big Contributor For Alton Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

1 year 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Kaylea Lacey, who's a sophomore forward for the girls basketball team at Alton High School, has enjoyed a stellar season thus far, as she's played a key role in helping the Redbirds to a 22-1 mark with a few weeks left in the regular season. Lacey scored 11 points in Alton's win over Edwardsville on Jan. 11 67-36 at Lucco-Jackson Gym, a game where the Redbirds outscored the Tigers in the second half 45-16 after leading at the half 22-20. Then in the opening game of the 37th Highland Invitational Tournament on Jan. 13, Lacey scored 12 points as the Redbirds won over Belleville West 91-21, advancing to the quarterfinals. With that win, Alton became the first area team, boys or girls, to reach the 20-win mark this season. Kaylea is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds. In an interview conducted after the win over Edwardsville, Lacey felt good about how things went in the second half and how the Redbirds executed very well in the final 16 minutes.

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Sheriff Betts, St. Louis Judges Have Kumbaya Moment on Court Security

1 year 7 months ago
Sheriff Vernon Betts seemed to reach an agreement this afternoon with St. Louis circuit court judges, who had previously publicly mulled no longer working with Betts’ deputies and being responsible for their own security. Last month, a letter from presiding Judge Elizabeth Hogan said that the court had plans to hire 36 bailiffs to provide daily security to the courtrooms, duties that are currently under the sheriff's department's purview.
Ryan Krull

Devon Green Provides Senior Leadership For EAWR Boys, Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

1 year 7 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Devon Green, a senior on a young East Alton-Wood River boys basketball team, is providing leadership for the Oilers and also sets an example for the younger players to look up to and aspire to this season. Green was the leading scorer for the team with 10 points recently against Roxana. Green, a very engaging and friendly gentleman, is optimistic about the Oilers improving and reaching new heights before the season's close. Green is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Green is the leading scorer and rebounder on the team. "I'm feeling pretty optimistic," Green said when asked if the Oilers can turn things around before the close of the year. As the only senior on the team with much basketball experience, Green sees his role on the team as a very simple one: Encourage and help his teammates in any way possible. "I would say I see myself as a senior leader," Green said, "and try to pick people off the ground. I would say, just make

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Family Business Profile: Door hardware maker Hager Cos. unlocked the secrets to longevity

1 year 7 months ago
Founded in 1849, the Hager Cos. this year is marking its 175th anniversary. Longevity, however, brings with it a responsibility to ensure that the St. Louis-based company reaches its bicentennial, said R. Johnston Hager III, the company's president and chief operating officer. Recalling his early days at the family-owned business, Johnston Hager said he received advice from his grandfather, Bill Hager. “He said, ‘you’re part of the sixth generation. Don’t be the generation that screws this…
James Drew