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Construction Spending Growth Looks ‘Solid Going Forward’

2 years 7 months ago
From Construction Dive:  National nonresidential construction spending inched up 0.1% in July to a seasonally adjusted annualized basis of $1.08 trillion, according to new Associated Builders and Contractors analysis. The marginal gain follows a slight drop in the previous spending report, where construction spending finally reversed an 11-month streak of nonresidential spending increases. “Since nonresidential construction […]
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Family-Owned Roofing Company Changes Hands

2 years 7 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Ferguson Roofing, a third-generation family-owned business, has become part of Deutschmann Lane Holdings’ family of companies. Officials said the roofing business joined the holding company Aug. 1 following an investment by DLH, whose other businesses include Deutschmann Lane Real Estate and Hoffmann Brothers. Following the deal’s closing, Ferguson Roofing’s third-generation […]
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Missouri Meatpacking Plant Faces Opposition Over Pollution Concerns

2 years 7 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  An under-construction beef processing plant on the western edge of the St. Louis metro area is generating concerns about water pollution amid millions of dollars in state subsidies. As Gov. Mike Parson’s administration attempts to boost Missouri as a top beef producing state, the American Foods Group meat plant on the […]
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Grafton's Family Fun Day and New Pickleball Courts Dedication Reset For Sept. 9

2 years 7 months ago
GRAFTON - Grafton’s Annual Family Fun Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 9, 2023. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on that day in Red Hawk Park. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow said rain canceled the event on August 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new pickleball courts will still be held at 7 p.m. to officially open them to the public, he added. Mayor Morrow urged area residents to gather children, friends, and family for this last touch of summer and welcome to fall. "The evening will feature face painting, balloon animals, rock painting, a DJ, pickleball, and so much more," he said. "Free hot dogs, chips, and water await all hungry attendees. Bring your own chairs and blankets and claim your spot. The QEM fire trucks, a Jersey County ambulance, Survival Flight helicopter, and a Grafton Police car will all be available for your hands-on inspection. "Jersey County Queen and Little Miss will help to celebrate this favorite (and greatly anticipated)

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Madison County Transit Donates Bus to L&C Automotive Program

2 years 7 months ago
GODFREY – Recently, Madison County Transit (MCT) donated a retired 2010 Gilig 40-foot bus to the Lewis & Clark Community College automotive program. Containing an L9 engine and Voith transmission, the bus will provide students with more robust equipment on which to learn, including rare, hands-on 24-volt system training. Pictured, from left to right, are L&C Vice President of Academic Affairs Susan Czerwinski, Automotive Technology Assistant Professor/Co-Coordinator Clayton Renth, Automotive Technology Co-Coordinator Ben Cook, Automotive Technology Professor Chris Reynolds, L&C President Ken Trzaska, MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison and MCT Fleet Director Justin Dixon.

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