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St Charles County Park to Be an ‘Emerald’ of Trails, Nature & Wildlife
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Birdwatchers, hikers and other nature lovers will have a new place to admire Missouri’s natural landscape when St. Charles County opens its newest park next year. The 126-acre Spring Bend Park, located south of Highway 364 and west of the Missouri River, is slated to open in the spring. The county […]
Construction Spending Growth Looks ‘Solid Going Forward’
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 […]
Trivia Night Every Tuesday at Steve’s Hot Dogs
Stop in every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 for Trivia Night with Mack and Mace at Steve’s Hot Dogs. Stop at the table to sign up. Come back every week, […]
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Yup there was a time when trains were ubiquitous in the US
Family-Owned Roofing Company Changes Hands
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 […]
Cancer deaths in the young are down by a quarter since 1990
I know that you probably get tired of hearing me whine about innumeracy in the media, but every time I think I'm out they pull me back in. Here is the Guardian today: Global cases of early onset cancer increased from 1.82 million in 1990 to 3.26 million in 2019, while cancer deaths of adults ...continue reading "Cancer deaths in the young are down by a quarter since 1990"
These St. Louis-area pools are hosting end-of-summer dog swimming events
Report: Nearly 85% maternal deaths in Missouri were preventable
The state is making a historic investment in a maternal mortality prevention plan after learning Missouri has one of the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the country.
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Advocates speak up for immigrant business owners in St. Louis as 'nuisance' gas station faces shutdown
A Map of Intercity Rail Routes in and Around St. Louis from 1921.
Missouri Meatpacking Plant Faces Opposition Over Pollution Concerns
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 […]
Alton High School implements new safety rules following string of fights
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Grafton's Family Fun Day and New Pickleball Courts Dedication Reset For Sept. 9
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)
Work in Progress: Justin Favela
View fall/winter 2023 exhibiting artist Justin Favela’s major mural installation in its final days of completion and join the artist in conversation with CAM Associate Curator Misa Jeffereis. This is […]
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Madison County Transit Donates Bus to L&C Automotive Program
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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