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‘Water is our most valuable resource’: New law will limit water exports from Missouri

3 months 1 week ago
By limiting large-scale water exports from the state, experts and farmers said Missouri has taken forward-thinking measures to protect one of its most vital resources. According to them, it will benefit agriculture, industry and municipal services in the coming years. Governor Mike Kehoe signed new legislation into law on July 14 that limits large-scale water […]
Saurav Rahman

Centerstone Outlines Substance Use Support Programs for Teens

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Centerstone is a national leader in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and they have a special program for teenagers who are dealing with substance dependency. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Rose with Centerstone shared more about PYOTreat, which stands for Preventing Youth Overdose with Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training programs. “Really, anywhere where there’s teenagers, we want to be there,” Rose said. ““It’s awesome when we can open up our doors to the community and just be a source of hope. I think Centerstone is really good at that.” The PYOTreat program serves young people aged 10–25 who are experiencing challenges related to substance use or mental health. Centerstone offers presentations in schools or at community events that aim to teach young people about the dangers of substance use

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Calhoun County Faces Severe Damages After 10 Inches Of Rain

3 months 1 week ago
HARDIN — The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office provided an update after the storm ripped through the area with torrential rain of up to 10 inches late Saturday, July 26, 2025, into early Sunday, July 27, 2025. The severe weather caused flooding, washed out roads, and downed trees, impacting transportation and residences. Photos provided by James Palmer of Kampsville depict damage near his home, including a tree that fell on his vehicle. Several county roads were closed or damaged due to flooding and debris. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in one of its latest reports, Hamburg-Michael Road between Illinois Highway 100 and Retzer Hill remains closed except for emergency use. "Large sections of the roadway have been washed away, and debris and fallen trees continue to pose hazards," the sheriff's office said. "Highway crews have been working to restore access but caution is advised, and alternate routes are recommended." Illinois Highway 100 between Hardin

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2nd Whistleblower Confirms Trump Judge Pick Told DOJ To Say ‘Fuck You’ To Federal Courts Opposing Mass Deportation Efforts

3 months 1 week ago
Sure, “Department of Justice” has always been a misnomer, what with its blessing of things like civil asset forfeiture, bogus CFAA prosecutions, cop junk science, the 1033 program, and the complete inability to successfully sue federal officers for blatant Constitutional violations. But it also used to have things like a civil rights division that investigated […]
Tim Cushing

Sizzling Summer Danger: July Sees Most Grilling Fires Nationwide

3 months 1 week ago
SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. July was the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August. Gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires annually. Leaks or breaks were primarily a problem with gas grills. Six percent of gas grill structure fires and 13% of outside gas grill fires were caused by leaks or breaks based on 2019-2023 annual averages. More than one-quarter of grill structure fires started on an exterior balcony or open porch. Eight percent began when an outside wall caught fire; 3% began with some type

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Amare Offers Peer-Led Substance Use Disorder Recovery Support

3 months 1 week ago
BETHALTO/WOOD RIVER - Amare offers peer support for people struggling with substance use disorders, and you can help the organization extend its reach at an upcoming event. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , peer-led recovery coach Andrea shared that Amare works hard to support community members. Their upcoming Rockin’ 4 Recovery event invites the community to share that support with one another. “Recovery looks different for everybody,” Andrea said. “We just try to get back on track. They don’t have to be clean for us to work with them. We try to meet people where they’re at. The goal is abstinence, but we just want to help them be a productive member of society and try to get their life back on track.” From 1–6 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025, community members can come out to Bethalto Park in Bethalto for Rockin’ 4 Recovery. This family-friendly

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Maryville Walgreens Remains Closed Monday, July 28, 2025, Following Sunday Storm Stopped Power

3 months 1 week ago
MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Walgreens pharmacy at 6607 State Route 162 in Maryville remains closed Monday morning, July 28, 2025, due to power issues caused by a storm on Sunday, the store confirmed. Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring said the storm knocked out one phase of the store’s electricity, and repairs are currently underway. The pharmacy has not yet been able to have its HVAC unit inspected, delaying the reopening. In a statement, Walgreens said, “Your pharmacy at 6607 State Route 162 in Maryville is temporarily closed. We are sorry. We'll let you know when it reopens.” Customers needing prescriptions urgently were advised to visit neighboring Walgreens locations. The store hopes to provide an update on its status later Monday afternoon.

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