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Goshen Academy Of Martial Arts Plans To Carry On Long Tradition Of Service, Ed-Glen Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cut

2 years 9 months ago
GLEN CARBON - The Goshen Academy of Martial Arts - Edwardsville/Glen Carbon - had a ribbon cut last week to celebrate new owner Nathan Wilkening. Wilkening plans to continue to change the lives of children and adults through martial arts. The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cut. The business is located at 310 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville. Master Rich Grogan started this business 25 years ago and now Nathan, the master instructor of the academy, plans to take it into the next generation. Wilkening said he studied under Grogan as one of his first students and both think it will be a good transition carrying on what was started over the years with teaching life skills and character development. “I love martial arts and the type of service we provide,” Wilkening said. “Martial arts teaches you skills in all aspects of life. As a kid, I loved Chuck Norris, but what I found as I studied martial arts is I became a better person. I want

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Trivers Wins Two AIA St. Louis Design Awards

2 years 9 months ago
St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers has won two AIA St. Louis Design Awards from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The winning projects are the Kiener Plaza Visitor Services Center and the Atrium at 100 N. Broadway, both located in Downtown St. Louis. “We are committed […]
Dede Hance

Hawley's 'Purposeful' Sunshine Law Violations Draw Maximum Fine

2 years 9 months ago
As Attorney General, now-Senator Josh Hawley ran an office that knowingly and purposefully violated the Sunshine Law — and did so in ways that expressly benefited Hawley's political ambitions and kept the public in the dark. That's from a ruling issued today by Cole County Circuit Court Judge Jon Beetem, who granted summary judgment to Hawley's foes and ordered the AG's office to pay the maximum under Missouri law: $12,000 in fines, with their opponents' attorney's fees on top of that. The AG's opponents have 60 days to submit their legal fees to the court for repayment — a bill that will surely be much bigger than the fine.
Sarah Fenske

Deceased In St. Louis County Homicide Is Identified

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased in a homicide in the 11100 block of Riaza Square in St. Louis County has been identified as Mikiah Darden, 33 years of age, of unknown address. At 10:02 p.m. on November 13, 2022, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of Larimore Parkway and Riaza Square. Responding officers located an adult male in a parking lot in the 11100 block of Riaza Square suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered life-saving aid but the victim later succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital and was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation has revealed the shooting was the result of an altercation. St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives are conducting the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact

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Jay Leno's St. Louis show canceled after fire

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Jay Leno says he's doing OK after suffering serious burns in a gasoline fire. In a statement to Variety, Leno said he needs a “week or two” to get back on his feet. Leno was scheduled to perform with Jeff Foxworthy this Friday at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The venue, and [...]
Joe Millitzer

Luxury Infill Housing Innovator Robert E. Saur Dies

2 years 9 months ago
Robert E. Saur, 79, the founder and president of Clayton-based Conrad Properties Corp., died Nov. 1, 2022, from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis. In a development career bridging five decades, Saur made an indelible mark on local lifestyles and skylines with his innovative infill developments. Born Oct. 14, 1943, in north St. Louis, he graduated […]
Dede Hance