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Wood River Wedding Venue Proposal Not Recommended, Moves To City Council

2 years 3 months ago
WOOD RIVER - A proposal to subdivide 10 acres from Belk Park in Wood River, potentially for development of a wedding venue, was tabled at the Planning Commission public hearing on Thursday night. However, the City Council could technically still move the item forward without their recommendation at the council’s next meeting on August 7. The hearing, which lasted over two hours, saw more members of the public attend than many commission members said they had ever seen. In total, 17 members of the public spoke out against the proposal, while two spoke in favor. Supporters cited opportunities for economic growth, development, and an expanded tax base for the city. Critics said the proposal would be an improper use of land donated in Robert E. Belk’s will and voiced concerns about losing greenspace, increased traffic, and much more, recalling fond memories of time spent in the park. Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser said several Madison County mayors would

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Maryland’s Top Court Calls Bullshit On Ballistic Forensics

2 years 3 months ago
So much of what is considered [cough] bulletproof evidence in criminal cases is nothing more than pseudoscience dressed in a lab coat. For years, prosecutors have presented science-y sounding “evidence” derived from lab techniques that had never undergone any sort of peer review or blind testing. The government — especially the DOJ — has also […]
Tim Cushing

VIDEO: Forum Emerging Leaders Got Inside DIRTT at July 20th Networking Event

2 years 3 months ago
Late Thursday afternoon (July 20th) Construction Forum’s Emerging Leaders got an inside scoop on the joint headquarters of Built Interior Construction, DIRTT, and Coltrane Systems at 2818 Locust. The three hosting companies provided food and refreshments for the attendees, who were doing some serious networking. Left to right: Maggie Farrell, Tom Finan, Anika Porter, Diana […]
Tom Finan

Blues Cruise

2 years 3 months ago

Blues music and the Mississippi River go hand in hand.   On the Blues Cruise with the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, you can celebrate the sound of St. Louis

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Rachel Huffman