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McCarthy Completes Work on USDA Food Safety and Inspection Lab

2 months 3 weeks ago

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to announce the completion of the Midwestern Laboratory in St. Louis. Following the installation of laboratory equipment in July, the facility is set to open shortly. The 84,000-square-foot, single-story, state-of-the-art facility was designed by Hoefer Welker. It was […]

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Tom Finan

Contegra Completes First Building at River Valley Logistics in Maryland Heights

2 months 3 weeks ago

The first of three distribution centers planned for the $117 million River Valley Logistics Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. is complete. Contegra Construction built the 357,056-square-foot project for developer NorthPoint Development. Two more distribution centers totaling nearly 800,000 square feet are also planned for the 94-acre development. Located at 870 Hog Hollow Road, the first […]

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Construction Backlog Indicator Rises, Contractor Optimism Slips in July, ABC Reports

2 months 3 weeks ago

Associated Builders and Contractors reported Aug 12 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 24 to Aug. 4. The reading is up 0.4 months since July 2024.  View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog is up on a […]

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Tom Finan

Weapons: A top contender for horror film of the year

2 months 3 weeks ago
Zach Cregger's Weapons is a creative and thought-provoking horror film that uses a multi-perspective storytelling style to explore the supernatural as a metaphor for school shootings, while also showcasing the incredible range of its cast.
Wyatt Salsbury

One Country For Old Men: Desperate ICE Drops Age Cap For New Hires

2 months 3 weeks ago
Good news, Americans of a certain age and certain… shall we say… persuasion: you’ll never need to be too old for this shit again! U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will waive age limits for new applicants so even more patriots will qualify to join […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2025 Complete Splunk Beginner Bundle

2 months 3 weeks ago
Splunk is a powerful data platform used to gather information from multiple sources and index it for efficient access. You can then use collected data to create visualizations, analytics, and a variety of automated and security-related functions. With its web-style interface, Splunk is easy to use and is utilized by many companies worldwide. The 2025 Complete […]
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Granite City Man Detained On Domestic Battery, Unlawful Restraint, Other Charges

2 months 3 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City remains in custody after a string of domestic violence incidents over the course of 11 days resulted in significant injuries to the victim. Anthony S. Tartt, 37, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 7, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery, a Class 4 felony count of unlawful restraint, and a Class 3 felony count of driving while license is revoked/suspended. From July 21 to Aug. 1, 2025, Tartt allegedly punched a household or family member in the face and arms multiple times, threw them into a living room wall, and more, causing the victim to sustain multiple finger and rib fractures. According to the state’s petition to deny Tartt’s pretrial release from custody, the victim reported Tartt battered her from July 21 to Aug. 1, 2025, resulting in multiple injuries discovered after the victim sought treatment from a local hospital. “As a result o

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Christian Karate Establishes Headquarters in Alton, Invites Community to Open House

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - There’s a new martial arts gym in town, and these instructors put a faith-based spin on traditional karate. Christian Karate, located at 2300 Henry Street in Alton, will open its doors for an open house from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Owners Steve and Jen Wilson encourage people to come out, see the new space, and consider signing up for a class to learn karate skills and Christian-based character qualities. “We combine traditional karate, modern fitness and character development all into one unique package,” Steve said. “The goal is, you come in, you’re challenged, you’re motivated, you get sweaty, and you’re encouraged and you’re ready to do it again.” During the open house on Aug. 16, visitors of all ages can meet the instructors, take a free introductory class, climb on an obstacle course and enjoy giveaways. Steve and Jen hope to welcome many people in a “no pressure, no contracts, no commitments”

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