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Martez Moore's Scouting Presentation Leaves Lasting Impression, Touches Fellow Eagle Scouts' Hearts

2 years 7 months ago
GODFREY - Some may or may not know this, but C.W. “Zeke" Jabusch, the president of the North Godfrey-Alton Business Council, is an Eagle Scout. That is why a fellow Eagle Scout - Martez Moore, the Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts Of America Director of Field Service and the key speaker at the recent North Alton-Godfrey Business Council - deeply touched his heart. Martez discussed his upbringing in Memphis and how Scouting literally made him into the person he is today. Jabusch has a similar feeling and believes the principles he learned as an Eagle stayed with him for the rest of his existence. “Martez really brought back memories for me,” Jabusch said. “His presentation talked about leadership and how it relates to your life. I think he did a great job. I think everybody was moved by his comments.” Kevin Botterbush, shown above, is also an Eagle Scout and was in attendance at the meeting. He was the district chairman of the Piasa Bird District

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Join Alderman Betsy Allen for Monthly Open Forums on Alton's Ward 1: Your Voice Matters

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Residents are encouraged to attend a new monthly forum with open discussion on Ward 1. Alderman Betsy Allen will host the monthly meetings which will take place on the third Wednesday of each month, April through October from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Alton City Hall. “In addition to getting to know my neighbors and answering questions, my goal is to listen and to become informed of people’s concerns. Engaging with the citizens of Alton will provide the knowledge I need to create and follow a plan which aligns with community desires.” Meetings will follow an informal agenda. The first hour will be dedicated to residential concerns, the second commercial. “All are welcome. I hope to engage others in the management of neighborhood concerns. We will let our conversation guide us through the evening.” Ms. Allen is entering her second term as Ward 1 Alderman which runs through March of 2025. She was appointed to the position by Mayor Goins and th

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Alberici, Hillsdale Fabricators Showcase Construction Careers for 100+ Students & Educators

2 years 7 months ago
Opportunities abound in the construction industry for well-paying careers with benefits – a fact that Alberici Constructors and Hillsdale Fabricators impressed upon more than 100 St. Louis area high school students and educators. On April 7, 2023, they gathered at Hillsdale Fabricators at 2150 Kienlen Ave. in North St. Louis to get hands-on experience in welding, […]
Dede Hance

US charges 4 Americans, 3 Russians in election discord case

2 years 7 months ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in U.S. elections, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. The U.S. citizens and two Russians were added to [...]
CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press

Techdirt Podcast Episode 351: Save the Children (From State Social Media Laws)

2 years 7 months ago
We’ve featured lots of coverage of the frankly insane deluge of “protect the children” type social media laws popping up in several states, and recently Mike was a guest on TechFreedom’s Tech Policy Podcast, hosted by Corbin K. Barthold. You can listen to the whole conversation right here on this week’s episode of the Techdirt […]
Leigh Beadon

Stars Go Dim Is Headliner: Christian Music On Display April 23 At Gateway Commerce Center Event

2 years 7 months ago
COLLINSVILLE - The Mighty Name Tour is about to make a name for itself at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville on Sunday, April 23. This event will bring the music performances of Stars Go Dim, We Are Vessel, After Grace & HNRY. At 6:30 p.m. the music will begin. Judith Grantham an event organizer said prepare for an evening of incredible music, fellowship and fun as these groups deliver music that inspires and leaves attendees wanting more. Judith said Discovery Family Church is the sponsor of the event. “We are so excited that Discovery Family Church will be the host," she said. "We are ready for some amazing music, story time and how these people became musicians." Judith said those with VIP tickets can go through the doors at 5:30 p.m. for a question-and-answer period. Sponsorships are available to have an opportunity to be a part of this event at the Gateway Convention Center. About Stars Go Dim: Formed in 2007 as a mainstream pop band, today Stars Go

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Developer Proposes Second Hotel Next to New Bass Pro in Sunset Hills

2 years 7 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A developer hopes to build a second hotel next to his existing hospitality property in south St. Louis County, next to the site of a soon-to-open Bass Pro Shops location. Developer H.R. Sheevam of Brentwood Hotels, which in December 2021 opened a newly built 78-room Comfort Suites hotel that replaced […]
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SIUE's College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Students Draw Praise During Honors Day

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) presented nearly 360 different scholarships and awards to more than 300 students during the College’s annual Honors Day, the largest event that recognizes and celebrates student achievement at SIUE. Held Sunday, April 16, the colorful event attracted the larger SIUE community of award sponsors, family and friends, faculty and staff, and outstanding students from the various departments in CAS. “This ceremony represents a celebration of both the outstanding achievements of our students and the generosity of the sponsors whose donations make these scholarships and awards possible,” said CAS Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD. “The scholarships and awards both recognize the excellent performance of the recipients and make it possible for them to continue and complete their studies. Today’s event also makes it possible for donors to our scholarship and award funds to

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Fox News and Dominion reach last-minute $787 million settlement

2 years 7 months ago
Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have agreed to a blockbuster settlement over the network’s coverage of former President Trump’s false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The settlement comes after months of courtroom fighting between the two parties, in what had been widely seen as a precedent-setting moment for defamation law that [...]
Dominick Mastrangelo

An Alternate Construction Method for Resilient Affordable Housing

2 years 7 months ago
From Gensler:  Affordable housing in the United States has long been constructed utilizing lowest-cost materials and methods, resulting in low density, mid-quality, and short-lived buildings. Traditionally, wood framed construction is the lowest cost, accommodating clients with smaller budgets, and making it an easy choice for maximizing return. However, affordable wood frame construction has structural limitations, […]
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