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Wiegmann Associates Completes Work for St. Louis’ First Ferrari Dealership

2 years 9 months ago
Wiegmann Associates has completed work on St. Louis’ first Ferrari dealership, Cavallino Rosso, located at 3000 South Hanley Road. Wiegmann designed and installed HVAC systems to serve the new $6 million, two-story, 28,000-square-foot dealership including a high-end showroom, customer lounge, management offices, reception area, service department and upstairs indoor vehicle storage. In addition to providing […]
Dede Hance

Cold Case For 10 Years: Roger D. Sutton Charged With First-Degree Murder Of Patrenia Butler-Turner

2 years 9 months ago
PONTOON BEACH - A press conference was held on Thursday afternoon at the Pontoon Beach Police Department and charges were announced against a man currently incarcerated on another offense - Roger Dale Sutton Jr., 55, formerly of Pontoon Beach. Sutton is charged with two counts of first-degree murder of Patrenia Butler-Turner, missing since December 2013. Patrenia was 40 years old at the time she disappeared from East St. Louis in 2013. Also charged is Sutton’s nephew, Nathan J. Beyer, for concealing Trina’s body. Sutton is presently serving a two-year sentence on felony meth possession. He is incarcerated at the Centralia Correctional Center in Illinois and would have been eligible for parole in two weeks. Sutton is also charged in this case with one count of concealment of a homicidal death. In addition, a nephew, Nathan J. Beyer, 32, of Alton, has been charged with one count of concealment of a homicidal death, for allegedly concealing the woman’s body in a woode

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Bridging divides, fueling dreams

2 years 9 months ago
When you enter the impressive offices of the Ferring Family Foundation, it becomes readily apparent why the generosity of John and Alison Ferring is often associated with arts and culture.
Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American

Contegra Construction Renovates 527,000 SF Warehouse For American Nitrile

2 years 9 months ago
One lesson from the pandemic – America’s reliance on foreign supply chains was a hindrance to efficiently responding to a public health crisis.  Medical glove maker American Nitrile’s solution was reshoring the manufacturing of critical medical/research supplies so they are made in the U.S.  The result is the renovation of 527,000-square-foot warehouse in Grove City, […]
Dede Hance

Area Students Recognized On Quincy U. Dean's List

2 years 9 months ago
QUINCY - Quincy University released its Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean's List. In total, 400 students received the honor during the Fall 2022 semester. A complete list of honorees is listed below: Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME E

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Daughter charged after mom's body found in Chicago freezer

2 years 9 months ago
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman has been accused of keeping her mother's dead body in a freezer for nearly two years while living in a nearby apartment. Eva Bratcher, 69, appeared in court Thursday on charges of concealing her 96-year-old mother’s death and possessing a fraudulent identification card. Regina Michalski's body was discovered this [...]

‘Spells of the Sea’ promises pirates, monsters — and the smell of the ocean

2 years 9 months ago
Metro Theater Company’s latest production, “Spells of the Sea,” tells the story of a 15-year-old fisherwoman and a grumpy lighthouse keeper who encounter mermaids, monsters and pirates in their quest to find the elixir of life. Metro Theater Company Artistic Director Julia Flood and cast member and choreographer Tyler White preview the musical and its use of scent design.

East Alton's Kaleb Hinkle-Pruett Named to Westminster College Fall Dean's List  

2 years 9 months ago
FULTON, MO. - Kaleb Hinkle-Pruett from East Alton, IL, was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. Hinkle-Pruett is a Sophomore at Westminster. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60-semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. The list of 227 students includes 51 freshmen, 53 sophomores, 69 juniors and 54 seniors. Class rank is based on course hours completed before the fall semester. President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., recently commended the students for their exemplary academic performance. "These students have worked hard and achieved an honor we take seriously at Westminster," Lofe said. "On behalf of the entire college community, I want to congratulate each one of them on this outstanding accomplishment." Founded in

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L&C Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Lead-up to Black History Month  

2 years 9 months ago
GODFREY – In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday in the lead-up to Black History Month, Lewis and Clark Community College held a celebration Jan. 26, featuring keynote speaker Rev. Shelia Goins. Goins, who spoke to the group about the importance of financial literacy, is a retired bank manager and was the first African American woman to be hired as a branch manager in the Riverbend area. Among Goins’ accomplishments, she has served on the Alton Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundations Board, Arms of Love/Options Now board chair, and Riverbend Growth Association ambassador, where she was named Ambassador of the Year in 2012 and 2013. She became an ordained reverend with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in 2008. Currently, Goins is vice-chairman of the Alton Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, a member of the James Killion Park Beautification and Enhancement Committee, and a member of the Wood River

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Gori Law Firm Earns 2023 Top Workplaces USA Honor

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law Firm recently announced it has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA designation. The annual list was published on February 1. This year marks the third consecutive year the firm has been recognized both regionally and nationally as a Top Workplace. Selection of Top Workplaces is based solely on employee feedback. Each year, thousands of surveys are issued to employees of nominated workplaces across the country by Energage, a Philadelphia-based workplace survey and performance Certified B Corporation. More than 1,270 organizations, including the Edwardsville, Ill., based firm, were recognized as 2023 Top Workplaces USA recipients. “We are incredibly honored and excited to once again be recognized as a Top Workplace,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of The Gori Law Firm. “We strive to create an exceptional work environment for our employees and are thankful for their feedback. Without them, this award would not be possible.”

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