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Republican state senator launches bid for Missouri lieutenant governor

2 years 4 months ago
A longtime Republican state lawmaker announced Tuesday she is running for Missouri lieutenant governor.  Holly Thompson Rehder, who served eight years in a Sikeston-based Missouri House seat before being elected to the state Senate in 2020, will run to replace Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe.  Kehoe is giving up his office to run for governor next year.  In announcing her candidacy, she specifically pointed to legislation she sponsored this year that was signed into law to prohibit transgender athletes…
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Centerstone Addresses Teen Vaping Crisis Through Release Of New Educational Comic Book

2 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, has announced the release of its eighth comic book, Spark Demystified . The Spark comics are a series of comic books geared toward children and teens with each issue addressing common topics in an approachable yet factual way. The latest issue tackles teen vaping, while past issues have tackled other age-appropriate topics such as bullying, depression, online safety, relationships, drugs, and underage drinking. Spark Demystified , the latest issue from Centerstone’s comic book series, covers teen vaping and how the use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids and teens, and can lead to substance use disorders. The comic also addresses peer pressure, which is cited as the one of the most common reasons why middle and high school student try vaping or e-cigarettes. “I know things,” Spark the superhero says in the latest issue. “Vaping can be really, really addicting. It’s

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Legislator joins Democratic primary hoping to oust Josh Hawley in Missouri Senate race

2 years 4 months ago
State Sen. Karla May is the latest Democrat to jump into the U.S. Senate primary in the hopes of taking on Republican incumbent Josh Hawley next year.  May joins Marine veteran Lucas Kunce and St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in the primary field.  After serving eight years in the Missouri House, May was elected to the state Senate in 2018, representing portions of St. Louis and St. Louis County. She cruised to reelection last year, winning in November with 74% of the vote.  She…
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Edwardsville Municipal Band Presents Folk Traditions At Their City Park Concert On Thursday, July 13

2 years 4 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is delighted to announce its upcoming concert, showcasing a blend of captivating melodies from diverse folk traditions around the world. The concert will be held on the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand at City Park on Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m. and is under the direction of Dr. Rubén Darío Gómez. The band extends a warm invitation to all music enthusiasts, families, and friends to join them on a musical journey spanning continents, as they bring to life the rich and vibrant sounds of Greece, Russia, the United States, Columbia, and more. Concessions available during the event will directly benefit the SIUE Suzuki Tour Group. For more information about the Edwardsville Municipal Band and its upcoming events, please visit them on Facebook, Instagram, or on the City of Edwardsville website.

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Revity Credit Union Donates To Alton Pride

2 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,065.00 in the month of June to benefit Alton Pride through their Smile for Jeans Program. The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by Revity Credit Union employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, Revity employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Nothing gets better than seeing a smile on an organization’s face when Revity Credit Union presents them with a jeans donation check. Revity Credit Union’s 2023 Smile for Jeans Program focuses on supporting our local communities that we work, play and live in. During the month of June, Revity employees proudly raised $1,065.00 for Alton Pride. Alton Pride is a charitable and educational organization established to bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on th

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Coloring STL

2 years 4 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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