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Mother of MoDOT worker killed in accident shares future plans to protect road workers

2 years 2 months ago
In 2023, MoDOT shared that there were 60 early instances where their workzone vehicles were hit, a considerable jump from the 36 seen in 2022. Hearing those numbers is what’s calling MoDOT and those personally effected to not only voice the need for driver awareness but to take action in helping those who have personally been effected or struck in those workzones.
Kalista Mitrisin

AHM’s Transformative Downtown West Project is Moving Forward

2 years 2 months ago
From CityScene STL:  Just one block north of St. Louis City SC’s CityPark, on some grave lots on Washington and Locust, AHM Group is moving ahead with their series of developments. The first phases are up for review at the City’s Preservation Board next week and will be the first new-construction residential projects in Downtown […]
Kacey Crawley

Final Plan for Prairie Encore Development Passes in Dardenne Prairie

2 years 2 months ago
From MRN:  The final plan for the Prairie Encore multi-use development passed at the Jan. 17 Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen meeting, along with the deposit agreement between the city and KaLeco LLC. This large development has drawn the attention of residents and officials from neighboring cities as it included road expansion agreements with the […]
Kacey Crawley

Jersey County Courthouse Elevator Is Closed Temporarily For Repairs

2 years 2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey County announced on Wednesday that the elevator at the County Courthouse is closed temporarily for repairs. “Parts have been ordered and we are waiting for their arrival,” Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns said. “Arrangements have been made for court hearings and anyone who needs accommodation.” Contact the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s Office at (618) 498-5571, extension 120 for assistance. “We apologize for any additional hardship or inconvenience,” Manns said.

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Damaging Gravestone, Eluding Police, Deceptive Practices Charges Filed In Madison County

2 years 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A wide variety of charges including damaging a gravestone, attempting to elude police, and “deceptive practices” have been filed in Madison County, according to court documents released last week. Demontez L. Spruill, 22, of Maryland Heights, Mo., was charged by the Alton Police Department with unlawfully causing damage to a gravestone on Jan. 14, 2024. According to court documents, Spruill “willfully and knowingly defaced, vandalized, injured, or removed a gravestone or other memorial, monument, or marker commemorating a deceased person or group of persons.” Specifically, Spruill reportedly knocked over the gravestone of someone buried at Upper Alton Cemetery. Spruill faces a Class 4 felony charge and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. James M. Long, 34, of Collinsville, was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on June 10, 2023. Court documents allege Long “knowingly

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Riverbend CEO Students Plan Trivia Night to Fund Business Ideas

2 years 2 months ago
ALTON - The Riverbend CEO program will host a trivia night fundraiser on Feb. 17, 2024. Proceeds will support the students’ businesses. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Premier in Alton, attendees can enjoy eight rounds of general trivia, a cash bar and mini games. The fundraiser benefits the Riverbend CEO program, which helps 15 high school students develop a business plan and start their own businesses by the end of the school year. “I don’t think we would’ve gotten the opportunity if we would’ve taken another class,” said Sam, one student who will be starting a yoga business. Other students are hoping to start a photography business, a power-washing business and a candle-making business. One student plans to buy and sell gym equipment, and another hopes to restore old cars. Parker wants to sell puzzles of Alton monuments, and Derrell, who snagged a gold sponsor for the trivia night, has an idea to create a vending machine that

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