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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 […]

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"

Some pools are inviting dogs to swim for a day before they close for the summer.

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.

The BP station on Chouteau Avenue has been the scene of several crimes, some deadly, within recent years. But advocates are saying the business is not the problem.

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 […]

The new safety measures range from installing metal detectors to increased presence of law enforcement and administrative staff.

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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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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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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In a Monday night update, Hospital Sisters Health System said all Illinois phone systems had been restored.

From West Newsmagazine:  Lutheran Senior Services, owner of Mason Pointe located at 13190 S. Outer 40 Road, filed a petition against the city of Town & Country on July 14 for failing to approve its request to replace one of its existing buildings on its property, which would increase the overall footprint of the campus. […]

Two men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping that culminated in a police pursuit across Missouri and Illinois.

Shocking the conscience. That’s the legal term for government actions that are so far from acceptable no one, not even cop-friendly courts, can deem them acceptable. A small Kansas PD — the one presiding over the town of Marion — managed to shock the national conscience by raiding the office of the Marion County Record, […]

From Business Facilities:  As Missouri continues to attract investment from a diverse range of industries, economic developers and other stakeholders are working toward having sites ready for these new and expanding businesses. Since May 2022, the state has attracted projects totaling $2.3 billion of investment over a period of 12 months. The MacArthur Bridge rail […]