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"The Flagman's Mission Continues" Seeks Volunteers To Assist With Flag Displays For AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall In Troy

2 years 10 months ago
TROY - "The Flagman's Mission Continues" volunteers have requested help to set up 1,500 flags and take them down for the Traveling Vietnam Wall Display. Help is needed for Tuesday, October 18, in Troy, for a patriotic display of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The takedown of the flags will be on Sunday, October 23. The AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall is being hosted at Truck Centers, Inc. Training Center, 2376 Formosa Road in Troy from October 20 to October 23. All are welcome to experience this 80 percent scale replica memorial in support and remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country in combat during the Vietnam War. Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, the wall will remain open 24 hours a day until closing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. Locator services to find where the name of your loved one or Comrade on the wall will be available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Staging for the motorcycle escort will be at the Pierron, IL., Exit 30 on I-70

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Proposal to close 10 schools in Kansas City, improve academics hinges on community support

2 years 10 months ago

This story was originally published by the Kansas City Beacon.  Kansas City Public Schools is proposing a far-reaching reorganization that would close 10 schools, build or expand others and — leaders say — free up funds for academic goals. But the district knows that the plan could tank without community support. Disgruntled families could leave. […]

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Biden kicks off student loan relief application season

2 years 10 months ago
President Joe Biden on Monday officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program and announced that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government's soft launch period over the weekend.
Associated Press

Cohen Woodworking Names Kimberly Arnold General Manager

2 years 10 months ago
Cohen Architectural Woodworking announces Kimberly Arnold has joined the company as General Manager. An experienced executive leader, Arnold will oversee customer development and will play an impactful role in developing new client partnerships as part of Cohen’s strategic growth plan. Arnold joins Cohen after serving as Chief Development Officer of Brewer Science in Rolla, MO. […]
Dede Hance

You Can Now Apply For Federal Student Loan Relief — Here's How

2 years 10 months ago
The student loan relief application has officially opened. A little under two months have passed since President Joe Biden announced his plan to forgive up to $10,000 of federal, public student loans for individuals making under $125,000 in 2020 or 2021. Married couples must make under $250,000.
Jenna Jones

Wood River Police Department Still Trying To Locate Missing Vernon L. Law

2 years 10 months ago
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department issued a reminder late last week that it still seeks any information about Vernon L. Law, who worked as a deckhand on the riverboat "Kevin Michael." On July 27, 2022, the Wood River Police Department received notification that a male subject, identified as Vernon L. Law, was last seen on July 21, 2022, at 2:40 p.m., by a coworker, departing Economy Boat Store, 200 S. Amoco Road, Wood River. Wood River Police said Vernon left some of his property on the boat. His wallet and identification were not left behind. He possibly left with these items in his possession. Vernon is from Chester, Illinois, with associates in Columbia, Illinois, and O’Fallon, Missouri. Vernon was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and work boots. A check of his cellphone has been conducted. The last time his phone was active was at 2:40 p.m. on July 21, 2022. Investigators with the Wood River Police Department found a video of Vernon L. Law walking

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Wood River Reports Water Main Break Near Wood River Avenue and Ferguson

2 years 10 months ago
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Water Distribution Department announced Monday afternoon that it is working the main break near Wood River Avenue and Ferguson. Residents may experience an interruption in service or loss of pressure as they work to isolate the leak and repair the line or valves. If a boil order is issued, you will receive a notification on your front door, Wood River said in a statement. The city added: "If you have lost water pressure or lost service - when service is restored you will be under a boil order. No door notices will be posted. Most of the town is affected." Areas currently not affected - Those Serviced by Tower #3 (Illinois Route 111 and 255) Kendall Hill, Kendall Estates, Walmart, Route 143 Car Dealerships, Schnucks, Heritage Trails, Rock Hill Road (Wesley Eastward).

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School Board October Campaign Finance Reports

2 years 10 months ago
Only two of five candidates for St. Louis City School Board on November 8th ballot formed campaign finance committees and filed October finance reports with Missouri Ethics Commission. Donna Jones raised $2,200 including $2,000 from AFT Local 420 and $200 from St. Louis City Labor Legislative Club; spent $28.10; has $2,171.90 on hand; $0 debt. … Continue reading School Board October Campaign Finance Reports →
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McCarthy Holdings, Inc. to Celebrate Second Annual Construction Inclusion Week

2 years 10 months ago
McCarthy Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s premier construction firms and largest 100 percent employee-owned companies, is celebrating the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, Oct. 17-21, 2022. McCarthy will host a variety of events across the country to build awareness around the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion at McCarthy and across the construction industry. […]
Dede Hance

Gierer Scores Game-Winner In Soccer Regional Final - Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month For Griffins

2 years 10 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Senior forward Daniel Gierer has eclipsed 13 goals and five assists so far in his senior season for the Father McGivney Catholic High School boys' soccer team. Arguably his most important goal of the season was the one that took the lead against the Staunton Bulldogs in the Class 1A Regional Finals Friday afternoon in Roxana. The Bulldogs took the lead in the 16 th minute and McGivney tied it back up 12 minutes later. Daniel’s goal came five minutes before halftime to make it 2-1 in a game they went on to win by a score of 4-1. Daniel Gierer is a Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for McGivney. “I’m feeling good,” Daniel said after the win Friday afternoon. “I feel like we set out at the beginning of the year to get to regionals and win regionals.” He’s played a vital role on the team this season after transferring from his original defensive position to now playing up top and being the team’s third-leadin

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Letter To The Editor: Pickleball Explodes In Riverbend Region In 2022

2 years 10 months ago
2022 has witnessed an explosion of pickleball in the Riverbend area. More than 40 members of the Riverbend Pickleball Group gathered at the new pickleball courts at Glazebrook Park on Monday, October 10, to celebrate World Pickleball Day with a bountiful breakfast potluck and plenty of pickleball to work off the extra calories. Not since the beginning of athletics by the Ancient Greeks in 776 BC has there been a sport take the world by storm like pickleball. Founded in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, pickleball is touted to be the fastest growing participation sport per the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). This attributed to its appeal to all ages, simple rules, quick to learn, a short game and affordable. Pickleball has no season. Unlike soccer fields, tennis courts, baseball fields, and splash pads that are used only a few months of the year, outdoor pickleball courts are in use year-round, sunrise to lights out, weather permitting. And pickleball has no age

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