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A Pagedale man who killed a marijuana dealer near St. Louis University this week was shot and critically wounded by the dealer's girlfriend, authorities said.

STAUNTON - A recent donation of training equipment is enhancing preparedness and improving the skills of rural fire departments and their community members. Thanks to a grant from the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, Community Hospital of Staunton (CHS) was able to purchase CPR mannequins intended for rural volunteer fire departments. Anderson Hospital EMS Coordinator, Darin Hartman, along with CHS President, Larry Spour, and Past-President, Sue Campbell, presented the equipment during a recent training at the Hamel Fire Department (FD). Responders from Hamel Fire\EMS, New Douglas FPD, Alhambra FPD, Olive FPD and Worden FPD were in attendance. The CPR mannequins will be used by these dedicated volunteers to teach their citizens hand only CPR. CHS’s generosity and support through this donation will undoubtedly enhance preparedness and improve the skills of rural community first responders. The training event also included first responder instruction on various scenarios

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EDWARDSVILLE - Calling all parents and guardians! Are you searching for an extraordinary and life-enriching opportunity for your child? Look no further! Boy Scouts (BSA) Troop 216 is actively recruiting new members and inviting young individuals to join our fantastic scouting family. Troop 216 is renowned for its dedication to empowering young individuals with essential life skills, leadership development, and unforgettable adventures. As a Scout-led troop with a rich history and strong adult leadership, we strive to create an environment where young minds can flourish and grow into responsible, capable, and confident leaders of tomorrow. At Troop 216, we believe in the power of hands-on learning and immersive experiences. We host weekly meetings every Monday at 7 pm at First Christian Church in Edwardsville, where scouts engage in exciting activities, collaborate on projects, and forge lasting friendships. Moreover, we guarantee one campout and one activity per month, ensuring that

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CHICAGO – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke at the Department of Justice’s annual Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) National Joint Training Conference. In 2021, President Biden signed Durbin’s VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act into law, which has resulted nearly $1 billion in additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) . The conference provides an opportunity for discussions with VOCA -funded victim assistance and victim compensation state administering agencies. Durbin delivered remarks following an introduction by Director of DOJ OVC Kristina Rose. Key Durbin quotes as prepared for delivery: “VOCA programs and grants provide survivors and their families with the justice and support they deserve, and these services would not be possible without the tireless efforts of leaders like all of you here today.” “State

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Javier Duren has worked for the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons and while only 30 years old, it marks his second career in sports. Prior to joining the MLB team in 2018, Duren had a stint as professional basketball player following his graduation in 2015 from Yale University.

St. Louis drivers are notoriously crappy. But if you're as frustrated about it as one south city man, here's a story about justice being served that will leave you flush with civic pride. St. Louis Hills resident, who declined to give us his name so we're calling him "Tom," recently got fed up with drivers parking in his sister's officially designed handicapped spot.

The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) and the St. Louis Regional Freightway teamed up on August 10 to host a Rail Freight Tour to raise awareness of one of the nation’s largest rail hubs, with a focus on investment needs and opportunities for both freight and passenger rail and associated roads and bridges […]

ALTON - The ten schools in Alton Community Unit School District 11 welcomed students today for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Blue skies and a few teary-eyed parents set the scene at Lovejoy Elementary, located at 1043 Tremont Street. Principal John Ducey greeted students at the front doors. One excited second-grader paused to give his dad a fistbump before heading in to find his new classroom. At Alton Middle School, a line of cars on College Avenue came to a stop as students were ushered across the crosswalk and onto campus. Alton High School was also bustling, with a row of buses at the sidewalk and dozens of upperclassmen pouring in from the parking lot. “We’re looking forward to a great school year,” Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner said. RiverBender.com wishes all students and teachers a safe, happy year!

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Prior to stepping down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney, one of Kim Gardner's last actions was filing a motion to vacate the 1991 murder conviction of Christopher Dunn.

Finance professor Jocelyn Evans first encountered a cryptocurrency ATM on the way to talk about financial education with students last fall. Evans stopped at a gas station on her way to Sumner Academy in Kansas City, Kansas. She came across the machine with the word “BITCOIN” on the screen. Store staffers weren’t familiar with the […]

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McCarthy Building Companies has been selected by ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, to build a $400 million state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials manufacturing plant in St. Louis. The new facility is expected to be the first commercial-scale LFP battery materials manufacturing plant in the United States and will serve as the […]

A new Dio box set has been announced. The Studio Albums: 1996-2004 will be released on September 22. As its title suggests, the package includes the Ronnie James Dio-led outfit's…

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The two other publicly known bidders are Esmark and Cleveland-Cliffs.