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GRAFTON - At the Grafton City Council meeting on August 15, 2023, Mrs. Margaret Ann Voke and Mrs. Georgia Maneke each received a Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor Mike Morrow on behalf of the City Council in gratitude for their ongoing expert cataloging of donated treasures to the Edward Amburg Historical Museum. “Georgia and Margaret Ann have done an outstanding job for the City of Grafton. Many donations are brought to the history museum for possible display and these two dedicated volunteers are inventorying and cataloging them all,” the mayor said. He was joined in the presentation by Bobbie Amburg, President of the Grafton Historical Society and a former mayor. She said, “The history museum was Ed’s idea and dream. Just before he passed, the grant was awarded, and everybody started working on it. Thank goodness for these two ladies who gave so much of their time to making that dream a reality.” Georgia is the elected archivist for the Grafton

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Ben Harper's new album is "Wide Open Light," on which he explores what he calls Black folk music.

EDWARDSVILLE – Students who attend Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools will have several opportunities to take part in a “Bike Bus” for their morning and afternoon school commute in the coming months. This alternative way of getting to school is being organized to demonstrate how fun and easy it can be for middle school students to travel via two wheels rather than four or more. The effort is being led by Edwardsville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which came about as part of the City’s goal of providing safe, accessible routes and amenities for cyclists and pedestrians in Edwardsville. The Bike Bus will operate for the morning and afternoon commute on four Fridays: September 15, 22 and 29, and October 6. Routes have been created for both middle schools: Liberty, at 1 District Drive, and Lincoln, at 145 West Street. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a bike bus is a fixed route to and from school with designated "bus stops" along the way.

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EDWARDSVILLE — R.P. Lumber Co. in Edwardsville, Ill., was honored as a Beacon Award winner during the Beacon Awards banquet held Friday, August 18. The Beacon Awards are a premier national industry awards program developed by The Hardware Connection magazine and The Hardware Conference to recognize the “best of the best” independent hardware/home improvement retailers in the United States. The Beacon Awards are sponsored by Epicor Software Corp., Ettore Products Company, and Fluidmaster, with wholesaler sponsorship support from Orgill and other wholesalers. “R.P. Lumber is very worthy of its inclusion in the 2023 class of Beacon honorees,” stated Chris Jensen, editor/founder/principal of The Hardware Connection , the hardware industry’s leading digital publication. “The Plummer family has a long tradition of giving back to the communities they serve.” “We are truly honored to be the 2023 Retail Beacon nominee by Orgill,”

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The restaurant operator has been weighing a bid for governor as a Democrat, setting up a possible showdown with state Rep. Crystal Quade, the top Democrat in the Missouri House who's already announced a gubernatorial run, as three Republicans also run for the office.

IWR North America is pleased to announce and welcome Billy Marks as Prefabrication Manager. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the construction industry, Billy brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for finding innovative and efficient ways to deliver exceptional results. Throughout his career, Billy has held various key roles, including […]

Tuesday morning breakfast at the St. Louis City Justice Center turned into a hostage situation when two detainees took a 70-year-old corrections officer captive and demanded pizza in exchange for his release. Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah confirmed this afternoon that the hostage situation lasted about two and a half hours, beginning during the 6 a.m. breakfast serving process and ending a few minutes before 8:30 a.m. when a SWAT team entered the area where the hostage was being held.

A man is accused of using a torch and propane tank to set a woman's north St. Louis County home on fire earlier this month.

GODFREY - A year and a half after he started, restaurateur Eko Adikaputra says Toko Sushi and Boba will open in September. The restaurant, located in Suite D at 5775 Godfrey Road, created a buzz when the sign was unveiled last year. Contracting delays pushed back their opening date, but the restaurant is almost ready and will bring Japanese cuisine, boba tea and rolled ice cream to Godfrey. “I get all the recipes from Japan itself. I learned from there,” Adikaputra said. “Our food is made by the order and with high quality. I’m trying to make it the best I know, in my knowledge. Quality is everything.” Adikaputra explained that issues with the contractor caused most of the delays, but they’re in the final stretch now. He plans to install the range hood himself later this week, and then the staff will clean and undergo a final inspection so they can open by mid-September. Toko Sushi and Boba will specialize in Japanese cuisine. Sushi, sashimi,

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 42 degrees in May. A local student who graduated was Godfrey's Lauren Heinz: Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics.

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In its inaugural year, the festival features big-name music acts, bourbon, barbecue, and more.

Following a roundtable discussing gun violence on Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones office released a list of anticipated gun legislation, which comes after the mayor signed a bill into law regulating open carry earlier this month. The list includes: Prohibit military-grade weapons on city streets Prevent the transfer or sale of guns to minors Take action on 'ghost guns' and similar untraceable firearms Prepare St. Louis for the passage of Blair's Law, which would elevate charges for celebratory…

Eric Clapton and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are among the guest stars featured on Stephen Marley’s new album Old Soul, which will be released September 15. Clapton lends his guitar talents to Stephen’s acoustic cover…

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EAST ST. LOUIS — State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $2.4 million grant for the Metro East Auto Task Force — a move that will prevent carjackings, vehicle theft and break-ins throughout the community. “The uptick in carjackings is a disturbing trend,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Innocent people are being targeted by this senseless crime across Illinois — and particularly in the Metro East.” With carjackings on the rise, Belt stood alongside Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to announce a $2.4 million grant for the Metro East Auto Task Force. The group is a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies to investigate and prevent auto thefts, carjacking and other related crimes. “It’s vital law enforcement and community organizations have the resources they need to address the increase in crime head on,” said Belt. “Funding for the Metro East Auto Task Force allows us to hone in on our effort to recover

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The Peoria-based healthcare Ministry named one of the top healthcare providers to work for by Forbes OSF HealthCare has again been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State for 2023. It’s the fifth year in a row OSF has been included in this prestigious recognition presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 100 top companies in Illinois were ranked with OSF HealthCare coming in at 58, including ranking eighth for healthcare and social organizations. The Peoria, Illinois-based integrated health system is owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. OSF employs more than 23,000 Mission Partners in 150 locations, including 15 hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan. "We can only deliver on our Mission to serve persons with the greatest care and love if we attract and retain the best, most committed Mission Partners to meet the needs of our patients. To accomplish this,

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