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Range USA expands to O'Fallon, Missouri

2 years 4 months ago
O’FALLON, Mo -- Range USA, opened its 42nd location in O'Fallon, Missouri on May 8th, 2023. This is the 2nd Range USA store to open in the St. Louis market. At Range USA, customers can choose from a vast array of firearms, ammunition, and accessories, in addition to utilizing 20-25-yard shooting lanes and 25-person [...]
Liz Dowell

Missouri House sends bill banning transgender health care for minors to governor

2 years 4 months ago
The Missouri House sent legislation to the governor’s desk Wednesday morning barring transgender youth from beginning gender-affirming care. The bill passed 108-50. Only three Republicans joined every Democrat in opposition: House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, a doctor, Rep. Chris Sander, who is gay, and Rep. Gary Bonacker. Democratic Rep. Peter Merideth of St. Louis asked Patterson, one of the legislature’s only physicians, why he dissented. Patterson commended the bill but said he can “see…
Annelise Hanshaw

Missouri House sends bill banning transgender health care for minors to governor

2 years 4 months ago

The Missouri House sent legislation to the governor’s desk Wednesday morning barring transgender youth from beginning gender-affirming care. The bill passed 108-50. Only three Republicans joined every Democrat in opposition: House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, a doctor, Rep. Chris Sander, who is gay, and Rep. Gary Bonacker. Democratic Rep. Peter Merideth of St. Louis asked […]

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Annelise Hanshaw

Appeals Court Tosses Another Dumb FOSTA Lawsuit Against Twitter

2 years 4 months ago
Over the last few years we’ve covered a number of different very, very questionable civil lawsuits brought against internet companies under FOSTA. We had predicted that there would be these vexatious lawsuits, looking to hold companies liable in a sort of cash grab, where people would just go after the companies with the deeper pockets, […]
Mike Masnick

Opening Day For Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market Is Saturday, May 13

2 years 4 months ago
ALTON – The 2023 season of the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market will begin on Saturday, May 13th (always Mother’s Day weekend) in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton, Illinois. The market will be in session, rain or shine, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon through Oct 21 st . Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods, as well as ready to eat breakfast and lunch items. In addition, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. Special activities have been scheduled every week. Opening day will feature a Community Yard Sale; space is still available and booth registration

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Tavey Duncan Steps Up To Be Varsity Keeper - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

2 years 4 months ago
TROY - The Triad High School girl's soccer program has never really had a goalie issue during head coach Matt Bettlach's tenure. Players graduate, and there's always another player ready to step up in net. This season, that player was senior Tavey Duncan. For her contributions in goal, Tavey is an Axes Physical Therapy Athlete of the Month for Triad. After playing JV soccer for three years, she finally got the call up to the varsity squad as the team's starting goalie. According to Bettlach, Duncan had some big shoes to fill after Kendall and Reagan Chigas, last season's goalies that split their time, graduated. Those two combined for a 25-1 record and a state title. Not only did Duncan have big shoes to fill, but extremely high expectations as well, and she was there to answer the call. "Everything starts with the goalie doing a good job," Bettlach said. "I couldn’t be more happy with the way she has played." “You can look at teams who may struggle, but when they

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