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Lake St. Louis Office Building Converted to Private School Campus

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A K-12 private school in St. Charles County has converted an office building into its temporary school campus, in a $500,000 project. Lafayette Academy, which changed its name this school year from Classical Academy de Lafayette, was founded in 2016 by longtime educator Katy McKinney. It now has 80 students […]
Dede Hance

Republicans still think Democrats stole the 2020 election

2 years 6 months ago
This is not news, but here's a recent poll finding about the 2020 election. It's for Republicans only: Among Republican voters who support Trump in the primaries, 86% think he was the rightful winner of the 2020 election and 61% think there was outright fraud from Democrats. Those are basically Trump cultists. But even among ...continue reading "Republicans still think Democrats stole the 2020 election"
Kevin Drum

Research on women’s health has stalled for decades. A WashU bioengineer wants that to change

2 years 6 months ago
Research on women’s health has been underfunded for decades. As central as it is to human life, the reproductive process is especially poorly understood by scientists. Washington University bioengineer Michelle Oyen argues that it’s critical for scientists to study women’s health, and she hopes her research will contribute to improved maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Female Member Files Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit Against IBEW Local 1

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Record:  A member of IBEW Local No. 1 has filed a lawsuit against the union claiming the organization failed to address and prevent sex discrimination, resulting in a hostile work environment. Attorney Matthew J. Ghio of Ghio Law Firm, LLC Plaintiff Earnie Bradley filed a lawsuit in federal court against IBEW Local […]
Dede Hance

Colman's Country Campers Celebrates Christmas with Community Giveback

2 years 6 months ago
HARTFORD - Colman’s Country Campers is offering free photos with Santa or the Grinch to anyone who contributes to their food and toy drive. On Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, people can stop by Colman’s at #2 Fun Street in Hartford to pose with a Christmas character. Lucy Lu Photography will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take one photo for every guest who donates a food item or toy. People can also purchase a mini session for $35 in addition to their donation, which gives you five edited digital photos. “We enjoy giving back to the community,” co-owner Matt Diamond said. Diamond and his fellow owner Brian Campbell were convinced by their staff to organize the event as a way to finish the year strong. Diamond noted that the company is “just like a small family,” and they enjoy giving back to the community as much as possible. January 2024 will mark Campbell and Diamond’s fifth anniversary as owners of Colman’s Country Campers.

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What is the Delay on U. S. Highway 61 Outer Road?

2 years 6 months ago
From Lincoln News Now:  When the project for U.S. Highway 61 Outer Road was first announced, there were high hopes of relief in terms of safety and economic growth. Click here for photos and additional information on MODOT’s website. Four years after it was first announced though, a nearby roundabout is causing a run-around, creating […]
Dede Hance

Forum Drone Video: USDA Food Inspection Lab

2 years 6 months ago
This week the Forum Drone captures progress on the new USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service laboratory. Video of the construction was captured by Forum drone pilot/videographer Louis Kelly. The building is being constructed on the site of the former Good Shepherd Convent at 17626 Natural Bridge Road. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd had […]
Tom Finan

Labor Organizations Sue Alpha & Omega Demolition

2 years 6 months ago
From St. Louis Record:  Several employee benefit plans and labor organizations have filed a complaint against a Missouri demolition company alleging it failed to make contributions as required in a collective bargaining agreement. The plaintiffs, which include Greater St. Louis Construction Laborers Welfare Fund, Construction Laborers Pension Trust of Greater St. Louis, St. Louis Vacation […]
Dede Hance