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Alton Police Officer Ashley Clare Receives Life-Saving Award, Is A Difference Maker

1 year 10 months ago
ALTON - Alton Police Officer Ashley Clare has made a big difference in the Riverbend area with her abilities as a trained negotiator in crises. Recently, Ashley saved the life of an individual who was located sitting on the outside ledge of the Clark Bridge with her negotiation skills. The incident occurred on Sept. 11, 2023. Alton Major John Franke recently presented Clare with a Life-Saving Award. Ashley is a recognized difference-maker in the Alton community. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said Ashley Clare has been with APD for three years and previously worked at a different police department for almost five years. She just recently became the Alton PD's newest School Resource Officer and will take over that position at Alton Middle School after school resumes from the Christmas break. “Officer Clare was able to use a calm, patient, and caring presence to help de-escalate an intense and dangerous situation at the Clark Bridge. Ultimately, her poise and empathy were the

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Smallwood, Porter Guide Alton NAACP Branch To Successful Christmas Shopping Spree

1 year 10 months ago
ALTON - Leon Smallwood and Tori Porter are believers in the importance of assisting youth and for this holiday season, the pair were heavily involved in a successful Christmas Shopping Spree for some Alton High students. Smallwood is the president of the Alton Branch of the NAACP. He said his first order of business when he took over was to re-establish the Alton NAACP Youth Council. He named Alton NAACP Youth Council President Tori Porter and she took the idea of the Christmas Shopping Spree to outstanding levels. "Our Youth Council President Tori Porter accompanied myself and one other youth council member," he said. "She took several Alton High School students on a shopping spree at Walmart in Wood River. Each student was able to spend $200. This is something we want to do to give back to our community and to show our fellow youth council members the importance of providing for their very own. "We would like to thank all that donated to make this possible. The children truly

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St. Louis County Police Probe Homicide In 10000 Block Of Sheldon Drive In Riverview

1 year 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 10000 block of Sheldon Drive in the City of Riverview that resulted in the death of an adult male. At 5:57 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, City of Riverview police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 10000 block of Sheldon Drive. Responding officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. The male was transported to an area hospital for life saving treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced deceased. City of Riverview Police requested St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons assume responsibility for the investigation. A suspect is in custody. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have

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How Copyright Hinders The Preservation Of Modern, Digital Culture

1 year 10 months ago
A recent Guardian interview with the British Library’s head of digital publications, Giulia Carla Rossi, reveals the problems caused by copyright for those tasked with preserving modern culture. In some respects, the British Library finds itself in a fortunate position, as Rossi explains: Because we collect under non-print legal deposit [the regulation that grants the British […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: 13-in-1 Docking Station

1 year 10 months ago
With the 13-in-1 Docking Station, you can use all of your devices while they stay connected and charged. It includes 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 3 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB-C data, 1 USB-C charging, 1 SD card, 1 TF card, 1 Gigabit Ethernet, and 1 3.5mm Aux port. All of these features make […]
Gretchen Heckmann