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An alert system for missing people with special needs

2 years 2 months ago
For the past 20 years Theda Person has been dedicated to the same mission. On June 11, 2003, her 9-year-old son, Christian Taylor Ferguson went missing. Believed to be deceased, Christian’s body has never been found. Person (maiden name Theda…
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Golf the Galleries

2 years 2 months ago

Join us for the 6th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible. All proceeds from Golf the Galleries support The

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MO Governor Vetoes $550M in State Spending Despite $8B Surplus

2 years 2 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  From the $8,000 set aside so the Lone Jack Police Department could buy rifles to $46 million for an allied health building at St. Louis Community College, Gov. Mike Parson’s veto ax fell heavily on earmarked spending as he finished work on the coming year’s Missouri budget. Parson announced his […]
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West Star Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at STL Regional Airport

2 years 2 months ago
EAST ALTON - West Star Aviation broke ground on a new hangar today at the St. Louis Regional Airport. Hangar 67 will be completed in April 2024. West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, already has a facility at the St. Louis Regional Airport, but this new hangar will expand its facility to over 500,000 square feet. Contegra Construction has partnered with West Star on the project. “For us, this signifies more than just a couple of new buildings that we’re going to build around here. It’s the realization of our vision for growth and our vision for reinvesting in West Star Aviation,” Mike Zada, Vice President of Project Management at West Star Aviation, said. “We’re extremely proud to be a part of this community.” Brian Bauwens, the general manager of the East Alton facility, explained that the expansion will include the 40,000-square-foot Hangar 67 and additional back shop space, which will house offices and storage. The airport’s

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ARCO Completes Construction of New St. Louis Office HQ

2 years 2 months ago
ARCO recently completed their new office headquarters in St. Louis. The 52,486 SF, 2-floor state-of-the-art space features 88 private offices, 7 conference rooms, and a 156-person training facility. The office also includes several amenities for associates to enjoy such as a 5,000 SF gym, 3 break rooms/kitchens, a canteen with fresh food and snacks, and […]
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Missouri Town Hosts Multi-Day Fundraiser for Jan. 6 Insurrectionists, Of Course

2 years 2 months ago
The Missour-ah contingent of our state is coming out strong this weekend in Rogersville, Missouri, a small town near Springfield. A group there is hosting J6 Truth and Light Freedom Festival, a fundraiser and rally for folks who stormed the Capitol on January 6. While most of us know that the storming of the Capitol on January 6 — which led to seven related deaths and Senator Josh Hawley's infamous chicken run — was one of the worst days for the country, some missed the memo.
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Empowering Women in Construction with Safer, More Inclusive Workplaces

2 years 2 months ago
From Data Center Knowledge:  The construction industry has seen a record number of women taking trade jobs. The industry’s skilled labor shortage and a shift in diversity hiring goals, focusing on the safety and inclusion of women, are the reasons behind this change. However, Vicki O’Leary, Ironworkers International’s director of diversity and an ironworker herself […]
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The Good, The Bad, And The Incredibly Ugly In The Court Ruling Regarding Government Contacts With Social Media

2 years 2 months ago
One has to think that Donald Trump judicial appointee Judge Terry Doughty deliberately waited until July 4th (when the courts are closed) to release his ruling on the requested preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from communicating with social media companies. The results of the ruling are not a huge surprise, given Doughty’s now recognized […]
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Podiatrist Provides Tips About Importance Of Proper Clippers Use To Avoid Foot Issues

2 years 2 months ago
Is your toe sore to the touch? Is the skin around the nail puffy or red? An ingrown toenail may be to blame. Marc Leonard, MD , an OSF HealthCare podiatrist, says it’s an issue he sees frequently, but it’s one that’s easily preventable.Dr. Leonard says an ingrown toenail is when the nail grows into the skin on the nail’s side. Some people get ingrown toenails due to a family history of the problem. They may just have wide toenails, in other words.For others, it’s a product of how you take care of your feet.“Bicyclists wear very tight shoes. They clip onto the bike. The shoes are very unforgiving.” Dr. Leonard says as an example. “The person is getting extra pressure on the side of the toes. It can definitely contribute to ingrown nails.”Dance shoes sometimes have the same effect, he says.Another culprit: clipping your toenails too low toward the side of the toe. Instead, trim straight across using clippers with a straight, not curved,

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Plans Underway to Repair Chuck Berry House and Other Historical Sites

2 years 2 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  When Robbie Montgomery passes the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard, memories of singing backup for Ike and Tina Turner at Club Imperial resurface. But there’s been no music performed in the stately brick building at the southwest corner of the intersection for decades. Even the tattoo parlor and […]
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