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Religious Leaders Welcomed for 69th State Women's Convention

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ALTON - On Aug. 8, Millennium Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) welcomed religious leaders for a week of worship to mark the 69th State Women’s Convention of the Southern Illinois Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Mother Alberta Porter and Assistant State Supervisor Missionary Yolanda Joiner will lead conversations with women in the Millennium Temple COGIC congregation. Church member Sarah Porter explained that the State Women’s Convention is a chance for women to come together and worship. “They’re connecting together,” Sarah Porter said. “They’re having a worship. They are having Sunday School for the little kids. And we try to get everybody involved.” The week kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 8 with a morning session led by Mother Alberta Porter, the supervisor of the Department of Women in the Southern Illinois Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Joiner will lead the session at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Thursday’s Queen Court Night will

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Food Safety Classes Being Held This Fall

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ALTON - Linda Petterson of Safe Food Specialist appeared on an episode of Our Daily Show! for the latest installment of the show’s Food For Thought segment. She discussed her series of upcoming Food Safety Manager Certification classes, her path to becoming a food safety instructor, and much more. “In my class, I tell stories, and that’s how people remember - I’ve got a lot of stories,” Petterson said. “People remember my stories - they’ll be taking the test and they’ll go, ‘Oh yeah, I remember her talking about her girl friend having celiac disease.’” Petterson will be hosting several upcoming food safety classes to help food industry professionals receive their Food Safety Manager Certification. The next class is on August 14 at the VFW in Staunton, and each class takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Future classes will be held everywhere from Casino Queen in East St. Louis to Johnson’s Corner in Alton and more.

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The genius of the Wall Street Journal editorial page isn’t in what it says

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Atrios on the Wall Street Journal: Regularly people are shocked to discover that the WSJ editorial page is as loony as Fox News....But they rarely take the next step and consider the likely consequences of that being pumped into the heads of the richest people in the country daily. There's this odd belief that those ...continue reading "The genius of the Wall Street Journal editorial page isn’t in what it says"
Kevin Drum

Edwardsville Students Named To Dean's List At Washington University

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ST. LOUIS - The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Edwardsville students are: Dev Mathur is enrolled in the McKelvey School of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean's List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 12 graded units. Dhruv Mathur is enrolled in the McKelvey School of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean's List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 12 graded units. About Washington University in St. Louis Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world's leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. The university draws students to St. Louis from more than 100 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Northern

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Kinloch Man Charged in Grandson's Fatal Shooting

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Charges have been filed against a 45-year-old Kinloch man after his 7-year-old grandson shot and killed himself after finding a gun in the man's truck.  According to charging documents, yesterday morning Walter Macon was outside the Mint Townhomes in Berkeley, loading recording equipment into his truck, when he allowed his grandson, Darnell Macon, to climb into the back seat.
Ryan Krull

Alton Fall City-Wide Litter Cleanup Set For Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

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ALTON - Alton’s Fall City-Wide Litter Cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 9, rain or shine. The community is invited to pitch in by picking up bags, gloves, a free donut, and directions to areas that need cleaning. Registration stations are open from 8 a.m.-noon and located Downtown at the corner of 3rd & Belle Street and in Middletown at Fast Eddies Chicken at 7th and Central Avenue. At 9 a.m., groups are departing in Upper Alton from Taqueria Maya at 621 College Ave. and in North Alton from Joe K’s Restaurant, located at 2530 State St. If needed, groups can pick up supplies at Great Rivers Tourism Center, or Jacoby Arts Center two weeks prior. Alternatively, volunteers can simply pick up litter in their neighborhood and deposit it in their own trash & recycle bins. The bi-annual cleanups are coordinated by Pride, Incorporated, collaborating with numerous organizations, businesses and neighbors who share the vision and understanding that litter-free

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Amare's Rockin' For Recovery Music Festival On Sept. 23 Again Will Show Strength and Resilence

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WOOD RIVER – Prepare for an unforgettable evening of unity, hope, and outstanding musical performances at the highly anticipated annual music festival, Amare's Rockin' for Recovery, proudly presented by Bickle Electric Heating & Cooling Contracting Co. This empowering event is set to raise awareness and pay tribute to the inspiring journey of individuals and families who have triumphed over substance use challenges. Organized by the Riverbend area nonprofit, Amare, the festival will take place from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, transforming the Bethalto Central Park fairgrounds into a hub of entertainment and community connection. Aligned with the spirit of National Recovery Month, which takes place each September, Rockin' for Recovery is poised to educate and engage the public on the importance of treatment services, recovery, and the vital resources available to those navigating the path of substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. Rooted in Wood River, Illinois

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A Museum and Office Space Planned in Historic Chouteau’s Landing as Part of $1.3B Redevelopment

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This article originally ran in The St. Louis Business Journal on August 3, 2023.  More details about the redevelopment of an industrial district south of the Gateway Arch, a centerpiece of a $1.3 billion proposed new construction innovation district, have been revealed in documents advertising for construction subcontractors. The first phase of the Gateway South redevelopment from St. Louis-based developer […]

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Jasmine Thomas