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Authorities find relative in missing Picher girl case; awaiting DNA results

2 years 9 months ago
MIAMI, Okla. – An older sister of Cheryl Taylor, a Picher girl missing for 45 years, is providing Texas authorities with a DNA sample in hopes it is a match to the unidentified body of a woman found in 1981. The sister, who asked not to be immediately identified, lives in a community north of [...]
Sheila Stogsdill

Update: Portion of Chapman Street To Be Closed For Sewer Repairs

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – A section of Chapman Street between North Fillmore and Hickory streets will be closed beginning Monday morning, February 13, for sanitary sewer repairs in that area. Chapman Street will be closed to thru traffic at North Fillmore Street, Leverette Lane and Hickory Streets while the work is underway. Residents within the affected area will have access to their homes. The road will reopen as soon as the work is completed. The project is expected to wrap up within a couple of days, barring unexpected problems. This project originally was scheduled to take place earlier this month but had to be postponed. The City appreciates the cooperation and patience of all residents and businesses during this closure. Please contact Public Works at (618) 692-7535 with any questions.

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Slurped Daiquiri Announces New Hours, New Location Plans, Success So Far

2 years 9 months ago
EAST ALTON - Jasmin Donlow, owner of the Slurped Daiquiri location in East Alton, said they’ve been off to a great start as they approach their first year in business, and that their “sister location” in Granite City is also doing very well. She announced new business hours for the East Alton location and said there are plans to add a third location later this year. The new business hours for the East Alton location will be Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. They will be closed on Sundays and Mondays, and these new hours will take effect starting next Wednesday, Feb. 15. Donlow said Slurped Daiquiri is a great place to grab a drink while hanging out or enjoying local events, including an upcoming Poetry and Open Mic Night they’ll be hosting on April 7. “It’s fun, the drinks are good, and it’s a nice, fun place to hang out,” she said of Slurped Daiquiri.

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St. Louis puts ARPA funds toward traffic calming, 911 center

2 years 9 months ago
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday passed a $74 million spending package using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, emphasizing traffic calming and the building of a 911 call center. The bill is just the latest ARPA allocation from the city, which is to get $498 million from the law. The city said earlier Friday that it had appropriated $291 million from the law, and spent more than $39 million. The latest bill, sponsored by Alderman Brandon Bosley, allocates: $12 million to design and…
Jacob Kirn

GOP Stops Pretending It Ever Actually Cared About ‘Antitrust Reform’

2 years 9 months ago
To be clear: despite a lot of media coverage claiming otherwise, the GOP (and much of the DNC) was never actually serious about antitrust reform. The GOP in particular has a forty year track record of supporting unchecked monopolization and consolidation with no meaningful government oversight across virtually every industry (telecom, banking, energy, and transportation […]
Karl Bode

Madison County Sheriff's Office Issues Reminder To Super Bowl Partygoers: Don't Drink and Drive

2 years 9 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Sheriff Jeff C. Connor and his staff sent out a reminder to Super Bowl fans this weekend to not drink and drive. “Madison County - fans don’t let fans drive drunk – Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you’re hosting the party, take care of the designated drivers. Fans don’t let fans drive drunk.” Sheriff Connor added: “When you’re making your plans for a good time on Super Bowl night, make sure they include a sober ride home,” he said. “Even one drink can impair judgment. A designated driver can ensure you and your friends get home safely.” Whether you’re attending a party, hosting a gathering or going out to a bar

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