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Roxana Mourns The Loss Of Beloved First-Grade Teacher

2 years 6 months ago
ROXANA - Roxana community members are mourning the loss of beloved first-grade teacher Josh Bertrand. Roxana Community Unit School District 1 Superintendent Debra Kreutztrager on Sunday announced the death of Bertrand, an instructor at South Primary School. “Our hearts are heavy as we come to terms with this unexpected tragedy,” Kreutztrager said. “Mr. Bertrand played a significant role in the lives of our students and the Roxana family. “We are not addressing his death with students as a whole, but counselors are available to address individuals as needed,” she added. “Parents may provide their child (ren) with the information that they feel is appropriate prior to the start of school on Monday. “Death can be difficult to understand when it is so sudden. If your family needs any additional support or guidance on how to support your child, please do not hesitate to contact the school. There are also additional resources available on the Distric

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As ranked choice voting gains momentum, parties in power push back

2 years 6 months ago

Over the past decade, ranked choice voting has become increasingly popular. From conservative Utah to liberal New York City, 13 million American voters in 51 jurisdictions — including all of Alaska and Maine — now use the system, under which voters rank candidates based on preference, leading to an instant runoff in a crowded race. […]

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Matt Vasilogambros

Suing Unhappy Patients For Defamation Is A Great Way To Put Yourself On The Hook For Their Legal Fees

2 years 6 months ago
Customer service matters. Suing patients unhappy with your work just ain’t it. That’s what Texas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Wilbur Hah has just learned, after being handed a loss in four concurrent opinions dealing with four anti-SLAPP motions filed by unhappy patients the (allegedly not-so-good) doctor sued for daring to besmirch his reputation with social media […]
Tim Cushing