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Former caseworker testifies in defense of Missouri transgender health care ban

1 year 9 months ago
The former caseworker whose account of her time working at a pediatric gender clinic in St. Louis jumpstarted the legislative push to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors testified in defense of Missouri’s restriction on Monday. Jamie Reed, who for four and a half years worked as a case manager at the Washington University Transgender Center, […]
Annelise Hanshaw

How long will it take for Washington to act on emergency aid for Helene victims?

1 year 9 months ago
WASHINGTON — Congress may break from its six-week recess and return to D.C. in the last days before an extremely close election to approve emergency spending for Hurricane Helene recovery and response. Lawmakers aren’t set to return to Washington, D.C., until after Election Day on Nov. 5, but President Joe Biden indicated Monday during remarks on the […]
Jennifer Shutt

Madelyn Ohlau Has Great Match In Win Over Belleville West, Receives Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month Honor For Tigers

1 year 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore outside hitter Madelyn Ohlau had a big match for Edwardsville's girls volleyball team in their 25-18, 25-22 win over Belleville West on Sept. 26, 2024, at Lincoln Middle School, as Ohlau continues her breakout season. She's emerging as an important part of the Tigers, and so far in the 2024 season, Ohlau has served for 113 points and 51 aces, delivering 98 kills and a combined 12 assists, seven blocks and 136 digs as Edwardsville currently has a 10-7 record, with more big tests ahead. Ohlau is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month for the Tigers. In her post-match interview, Ohlau felt that the team has played well together, and felt good about the win against a quality opponents in the Maroons. "Belleville West is always pretty tough, but it was good that we beat them in two, which really was a big confidence boost, since we've taken most teams in our conference in three (sets)," she said. The Maroons also deserved much credit for sticking with

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Kathy Wagner Discusses Trust in God on "You're Beautiful"

1 year 9 months ago
ALTON - On the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, Kathy Wagner shared her faith journey. Wagner previously worked as a detective but currently works in medicine. She explained that God helped her find this path, and she believes that He has led her here so that she can help others. She encourages people to give themselves over to God and trust in His path for them. “God will equip you for where He’s about to send you,” Wagner said. “The closer you get to God, the more you release. That veil drops, and you’re in front of all His glory. You can’t ever lose it.” Wagner pointed to Hebrews 11:1 — “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” — as an example of how faith can bring comfort and peace. She noted that it’s easy to feel lost, but God has plans for every person. She lives by this scripture every day. “It’s

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Granite City School District 9 Mourns Loss Of Administrative Assistant Marilyn Chrusciel

1 year 9 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 today (Monday, Sept. 30, 2024) mourns the loss of Granite City High School guidance counselor administrative assistant Marilyn Chrusciel, who died on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. She was 69 years old. Chrusciel spent 30 years of dedicated service to the Granite City School District as an administrative assistant. She is survived by her former husband and friend, Billy Chrusciel of Granite City; a daughter, Brianna J. Lang of Crestwood, Missouri; step-daughter, Nikki Bernaix of Granite City; grandchildren, Gavyn Chrusciel, Talyn Quinn and Grant Lang; step-grandchildren, Ian Narvaez and Dax Bernaix; two brothers and sister-in-law, Roger Stagner of Sarasota, Florida and Ron and Carol Stagner of Lenexa, Kansas; brother-in-law, Chris Dowd of Overland Park, Kansas; nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3060 Maryville Road in Granite City at 4 p.m. o

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