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St. Clair State's Attorney's Office Files 15 Charges In ISP Zone 6 Public Enforcement Group

2 years ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – In September 2023, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office (SCCSAO) filed 15 charges in Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) cases, 9 felony and 6 misdemeanor charges. PSEG is a joint effort between the Illinois State Police and the East St. Louis Police Department (ESTLPD) for violent crime investigations. PSEG was created to provide more highly trained resources in East St. Louis to help solve and reduce crime. FELONY CHARGES : SCCSAO charged the following cases in September. The dates listed are the dates the incident occurred. On July 1, 2023, PSEG agents responded to the Casino Queen for a report of subjects breaking into a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, the suspects entered a vehicle and fled the area. Officers pursued the vehicle which crashed into a concrete barrier. The subjects were taken into custody. On September 6, 2023, the SCCSAO charged 30-year-old Derrick M. Scott of St.

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Wiegmann Associates Hires Thomas Hefjek IV as Control Technician

2 years ago
Thomas Hejlek IV has joined St. Louis-based mechanical contractor Wiegmann Associates as control technician. As Control Technician, Hejlek will be responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating and repairing control systems for Wiegmann Associates clients along with managing related software, hardware and equipment. Hejlek brings over 14 years of experience in HVAC and electrical installation […]
Dede Hance

Attempted Arson, Theft, Other Charges Filed In Jersey County

2 years ago
JERSEYVILLE - Four individuals are facing charges of attempted arson, theft, weapon charges, and more from the past week, according to recent Jersey County court filings. Ryan L. Stamper, 48, of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of attempted arson for an incident on or about Oct 3, 2023. Court records state Stamper “took a substantial step toward” committing arson, in that he “by means of fire, knowingly damaged property,” specifically “a cornfield, located on the south side of Crystal Lake Road” in Jersey County. Stamper was charged with a Class 3 felony for the attempted arson. Court records indicate he is being held without pretrial release conditions in the custody of the Jersey County Sheriff until he can be brought before the court. Travis T. Pillman, 35, of Dow, was charged with one count of theft for an incident on or about Sept. 29 2023. Court documents allege Pillman stole a set of “Gear Off Road Wheels and 33x12.5x22

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Apples And Oranges: The US Patent And Trademark Office Combined Copyright And Trademark And Nothing Good Will Come Of That

2 years ago
Last week I found myself assigned to speak on a “streaming piracy” panel that had gotten bolted onto an event otherwise focused on trademark counterfeiting, despite the latter being a completely separate legal issue connected with a completely separate legal doctrine. It was all part of the USPTO’s roundtable on “future strategies in anti-counterfeiting and […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Biscuit Joint Could Make Midtown St. Louis a Breakfast Mecca

2 years ago
Midtown is about to become a biscuit nexus. Earlier this month, Webster Groves darling Honey Bee's Biscuits announced that it was launching a new location in what used to be Beffa's Restaurant at 2700 Olive Street. Now a second biscuit spot is coming to Midtown.
Jessica Rogen

Record-Breaking Tilt-Up at Jefferson’s Bourbon Distillery

2 years ago
Concrete Strategies has successfully completed a record-breaking tilt-up of 16 massive, insulated panels at the site of Pernod Ricard’s upcoming Jefferson’s Bourbon distillery, the full-service concrete company announced. The 18-inch-thick, 91-foot-tall panels, weighing nearly 340,000 pounds, are the largest insulated panels ever erected using tilt-up construction, according to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. The tallest and […]
Dede Hance

Sheriff's Office Says Goodbye To 32-Year Veteran - Lt. Pete Moore

2 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office recently said goodbye to a 32-year veteran - Lt. Pete Moore. Moore recently retired from the sheriff's office after a long and distinguished career. Lt. Moore began his career with the Madison County Jail in January of 1992. Since 2013, Lt. Moore has supervised the Sheriff Work Alternative Program (SWAP). Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said: "Lt. Moore will surely be missed as he did so much for this office. We wish him the best in his retirement. Thank you Lt. Moore for your 32 years of service."

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Missouri Green Schools Honors 18 Schools for Sustainability Strides

2 years ago
Missouri Green Schools (MGS) today announced its 2023 honorees, recognizing 18 schools for their commitment to improving the health and wellness of students and staff, lowering their environmental impact, and providing place-based education. “By achieving Sprout, Seedling and Sapling level recognition these Missouri schools are embracing green and healthy practices within their campuses, curriculum, and […]
Dede Hance

Here’s What You Need to Know About Manchester’s Annexation Plan

2 years ago
From St. Louis Public Radio:  The city of Manchester, Missouri hopes the upcoming Nov. 7 special municipal election will mean a population boost of more than 30%. Residents of the town in west St. Louis County, along with about 6,500 people in neighboring unincorporated territory, will vote on an annexation proposal. If a majority of […]
Kacey Crawley

Edwardsville CEO Program Builds "Entrepreneurial Mindset" in High Schoolers

2 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program cultivates an “entrepreneurial mindset” in high school seniors. But if you ask them, it’s also just a lot of fun. The CEO program is based out of Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship in Effingham, IL, with regional chapters throughout the state. The Edwardsville CEO program brings together students from Edwardsville High School, Father McGivney Catholic High School and Metro-East Lutheran High School to foster job skills through hands-on learning. “Our goal with the program is to help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset,” said Hannah Allison, the Edwardsville program’s facilitator. “They learn the skills and the tools necessary to help set them up for success, no matter what career path they plan on choosing.” The program selects 26 applicants who are “hardworking, trustworthy and motivated.” Throughout senior year, the students meet every

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Parking Garages Will Have to Change to Accommodate EV Cars

2 years ago
From CNBC:  Driving is changing. Today, hybrids and pure electric vehicles are a common sight around the world, and the overall size and heft of cars — whether they’re fully electric or use internal combustion engines — is increasing. From the accessibility of EV charging points to noise levels, new designs and technologies have already […]
Kacey Crawley