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Revity Credit Union Construction in "Final Stages" in Edwardsville

2 years 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Revity Credit Union on Plum Street in Edwardsville is nearing the end of construction. While there is not currently an opening date, a worker at the site confirmed that construction is in the “final stages.” The Southwest Illinois bank was previously known as GCS Credit Union, but changed its name to Revity Credit Union in July 2023. This building in Edwardsville already sports the new name. It will provide the same banking services as other Revity branches in the area. Construction is by Contegra Construction Company in Edwardsville. The property is managed by Wittenauer Properties in O’Fallon, IL. To learn more about Revity Credit Union, visit their official website .

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Kirkwood Road Narrowing Project Moves Forward

2 years 2 months ago
From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  One decision remains regarding an upcoming street project that will narrow part of North Kirkwood Road from four lanes to two — to add a center turn lane or not. Residents were invited to an open house on Tuesday, July 25, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center to view drawings of the […]
Dede Hance

Apartment Construction Boom May Help Some Renters

2 years 2 months ago
From KSDK:  When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades. Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some […]
Dede Hance

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 2 months ago
This is a panoramic view of Hollywood Boulevard right outside the Hollywood/Highland metro station. If you visit around 11 pm it's not crowded at all.
Kevin Drum

Kailey Vickrey Ends Her Explorers' Track and Field Career With Fond Memories, State Appearance

2 years 2 months ago
ALTON - Kailey Vickrey was one of the true leaders of the Marquette Catholic High School girls' track and field team in their highly successful 2023 season. She excelled on varsity from her freshman to senior years in both cross country and girls' track and field. Vickrey, a distance to a middle-distance runner, and sprinter/jumper Sammy Hentrich shared the spotlight for the Explorers this past track and field season and were key parts of Marquette's success. Marquette won the Gateway Metro Conference Girls Track and Field Meet in May at Alton High School, led by the girls. The Marquette girls captured first with 164 points, with McGivney second with 146 points. The Explorers' Vickrey is a Tucker's Automotive and Repair and Tire Female Athlete of the Month. Vickrey said she was glad to be able to return to form in the conference meet and also participated at state. She was very active in the 800 meters and relay events at the end of the season for the Explorers. Vickrey qualified fo

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Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits

2 years 2 months ago

WASHINGTON — A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins. Nearly a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, a law supporters describe as the largest expansion of veteran benefits in U.S. history. The law […]

The post Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Ashley Murray

Bud Light just keeps on losing customers

2 years 2 months ago
This is craziness: Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, said Thursday its U.S. sales, profit and market share had all fallen sharply in the second quarter as consumers abandoned Bud Light following a promotion it did with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. ....The company’s market share has been stable since the last week of April through ...continue reading "Bud Light just keeps on losing customers"
Kevin Drum

Kelly King Named VP of HR at SLDC

2 years 2 months ago
Kelly A. King has been selected as senior vice president of human resources for St. Louis Development Corporation. In this role, she serves as an advisor to the president and CEO on all personnel related operations, including recruiting, procuring a progressive and inclusive culture, and management of a team of six interdepartmental team members. King […]
Dede Hance

Suspect runs into a Clayton neighborhood after armed MetroLink assault

2 years 2 months ago
CLAYTON -- A suspect is under arrest after a MetroLink assault involving a handgun. Clayton Police say that they were notified of the crime at around 12:45 p.m. The suspect ran from the Clayton MetroLink station to the nearby Davis Place neighborhood. Police arrested the suspect and recovered a handgun. Police say that this is [...]
Joe Millitzer

FBI Investigation Into Mysterious NSO Spyware Purchase Reveals It Was The FBI Doing The Mysterious Purchasing

2 years 2 months ago
As information started to leak out from the… everywhere about NSO Group’s secondhand contribution to surveillance abuses all over the world, the world (except for the worst of NSO’s customers) began taking action. Even the government that facilitated many of NSO’s sales to human rights violators decided it might be time to toss a few […]
Tim Cushing

Oller Sisters Sami and Zoe Extend Their Athleticism To New Sport - Track and Field

2 years 2 months ago
MARYVILLE - Sami and Zoe Oller became stars in a new sport this past spring - track and field - in the shot put and discus throw for the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins. Sami captured the Gateway Metro Conference Meet shot put with a toss of 8.69 meters, while her sister, Zoe, had a throw of 8.57 meters. Zoe was the conference champion in the discus with a throw of 28.13 meters and Sami had a throw of 24.96 meters. Sami and Zoe have also been active basketball and volleyball players for the Griffins in summer play. Sami and Zoe are Byron, Carlson, Patri and Kalb Female Athletes of the Month. McGivney Athletic Director and head girls' basketball coach Jeff Oller, who is not related to the girls, said the two girls both had outstanding summers on the basketball court. The McGivney athletic director said Sami should be one of the area’s best basketball players, female or male, this winter. Greg Weiss, who was the weights coach for Father McGivney’s girls this past spring,

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Former Ari’s Restaurant in Green Park Approved for credit union

2 years 2 months ago
From Call Newspapers:  The Green Park Board of Aldermen approved a final development plan July 17 for a credit union to redevelop the former Ari’s restaurant at 9992 Lin Ferry Drive. Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is seeking to redevelop the former restaurant, which closed at the end of 2022, into a credit union with […]
Dede Hance