GRAYLING, Mich. — Clairene Jorella was furious. In the northern stretches of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the Crawford County Board of Canvassers had just opened its meeting to certify the August primary when Jorella, 83 years old and one of two Democrats on the panel, laid into her Republican counterparts. Glaring, she said she was gobsmacked […]
The Kinks’ Dave Davies has let everyone know how he feels about an AI-generated track that was supposed to sound like a Kinks song, and his opinion was enough to get…
Hawley was among eight US senators who cleared more than $100,000 last year in book royalties. Raphael Warnock, a Georgia Democrat, led the pack with about $460,000 in 2023.
Group backing public funds for private schools worked to unseat incumbent Republicans who opposed an expansion of the MOScholars program, while others spent to boost Democratic allies.
BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 recently celebrated the renovation of Trimpe Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Over the summer, the middle school was repainted and new tile flooring was installed. The district also replaced the HVAC unit. Administrators and Board of Education members celebrated the renovations by cutting the ribbon on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. “These renovations are more than just updates to our building; they are investments in a positive learning environment,” said Laura Gipson, principal at Trimpe. “They show that we care about the spaces where our students learn and our staff work, and that we are committed to providing the best possible atmosphere for success.” Gipson noted the renovations improve the school’s aesthetics, but also signify a focus on the students and teachers who spend every day in the building. She said all of the renovations aim to create “a vibrant, positive environment
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GREENVILLE - Greenville University has partnered with the East St. Louis School District to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement facilitates a scholarship program that allows East St. Louis School District employees to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees through Greenville University's online programs at a reduced cost. This partnership provides employees of the East St. Louis School District with the opportunity to enroll in the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science Degree Majors: • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Organizational Leadership • Psychology Master's Degrees: • Master of Science in Managment • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Arts Majors: • Coaching o Curriculum and Instruction • English as a Second Language • Special Education • Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Education • Teaching Elementary Education Professional Educatio
Welcome to another edition of 'This Day in History'! 1783: Treaty of Paris Ends the American Revolutionary War Traveling back to 1783, we find a significant treaty being signed. The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule. The treaty was signed by representatives of the United States and Great Britain, marking the beginning of a new chapter in American history. 1838: Frederick Douglass Escapes from Slavery In 1838, Frederick Douglass, who would later become a prominent abolitionist, writer, and speaker, made his daring escape from slavery. Disguised as a sailor, Douglass fled from Maryland to New York, where he gained his freedom. His escape was a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery and would inspire many in the abolitionist movement. 1939: Britain and France Declare War on Germany September 3rd, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II when Britain
“When they first reached out to us, I thought, ‘This is fantastic,’” one leader said. “I was so hopeful. When they canceled it, it was like a kick in the teeth.”
Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]
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