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Dr. Neill Wright Joins Neurosurgery Of St. Louis

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Neurosurgery of St. Louis (NSL) is proud to announce the addition of a highly-skilled, board-certified neurosurgeon with ties to the St. Louis area, who has joined its practice. Neill M. Wright, MD, who has received national and international recognition as a cervical spine surgeon, comes to NSL with more than 20 years of experience and has performed more than 2,500 cervical spine surgeries thus far in his career. His goal in joining NSL is to improve how cervical spine disorders are evaluated and treated in the St. Louis region. “When I started my practice, I was determined to change the way cervical spine patients receive care and the approach we take to these disorders,” said Dr. Wright. “It became my goal to have the expertise and specialization to accurately diagnose and treat any type of cervical spine conditions. After so many years of specialized practice, I’m fortunate to say there’s hardly any cervical spine condition that I haven’

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Radio personality Lux gets emotional on last day with 105.7

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Radio Personality Lux hosted her last show for 105.7 The Point on Friday. She posted a tearful video to social media showing her signing off to all of her listeners. She signed off by saying, "follow me on socials @LuxStLou. Wear your seatbelts, St. Louis. I'm out." The tears then started to [...]
Monica Ryan

North Dispensaries Celebrates One Year In Pevely, Missouri

2 years 10 months ago
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO. – Join North Dispensaries on May 28, 2022, at their locations in Hillsboro and Pevely, Missouri, for the one-year celebration of its Pevely location. From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., patients and non-patients alike are welcome to enjoy food, music, giveaways, and more. North’s number one goal is to promote cannabis awareness and how it helps their patients live full lives. “We believe in cannabis,” says North Vice President Neil Volner. “We believe in the relief, the therapeutic benefits, and the freedom of mind it offers to our patients.” Those attending that are interested in getting certified for a medical cannabis card may set up an appointment with Dr. Judd of Greencert MD that day, who will discuss your medical diagnosis. Once Dr. Judd has certified you for your card, you must fill out the state certification form and submit it to the state’s online portal. Then you’ll receive your medical cannabis card i

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Physics Instructor Jeremiah Goltz's Class Members Conduct Elaborate Super Conductivity Experiment

2 years 10 months ago
BUNKER HILL - Community District 8, Physics instructor Jeremiah Goltz is known for innovation in the classroom. Recently in class, Goltz had a discussion with a student about the concept of Super Conductivity in which the students levitated items while creating a frictionless environment. The discussion then led to seven students researching superconductors and they decided what materials to purchase, ran the experiments, recorded video, and wrote a release. The exceptional students in Goltz's class were Drake Scroggins, Nathaniel Winchester, Kimberly Moore, Austyn Eddinger, Daniel Manar, Grant Burch, and Isaac Steward. "I am proud of their work as this is not an experiment you will find run in many schools in our area," Goltz said. In addition, the students wrote a paper detailing the project's scientific aspects using terms such as Eddy Current, Meisner Effect, state of matter, transition temperatures, critical temperature, magnetic field, and quantum blocking with source material

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Perri Named Elks Student of the Month for May

2 years 10 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Senior Ellisya Perri of Granite City High School was named the Granite City Elks Lodge 1063 Student of the Month for May. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry, and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award, and scholastic ability. Perri receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. She is a member of the Foreign Language Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and was a four-year member of the Secondary Honors Program. Perri also was Science Club President (2021-22) and Vice President (2020-21) and earned Rotary Student of the Month honors as a junior. She is the daughter of Stephanie Gaines. For more

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Rodney Davis Opinion - The Federal Death Penalty Should Be On The Table For Criminals Who Kill Police Officers, First Responders

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Our police and first responders deserve to have the full force of the law protecting their profession. I am a proud supporter of H.R. 72, the Thin Blue Line Act. This legislation sends a strong message to criminals out there - if you target, harm, or kill a law enforcement officer or first responder, be prepared to face the federal death penalty, regardless of what your state laws are. As we closed out National Police Week, I joined Republican colleagues in the House in urging Speaker Pelosi to bring legislation to the floor that protects and promotes respect for law enforcement officers and first responders. H.R. 72, Thin Blue Line Act: Expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in federal death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responders. Ensures that criminals face the strongest possible repercussions in federal cases when they kill or attempt to kill local law enforcement officers.

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Area Residents Earn Academic Honors at Benedictine College

2 years 10 months ago
ATCHISON, Kan. - Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended May 10, 2022. Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point average through the spring term is named to the President's list. Full-time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.95 are named to the Dean's List. Of the 2,059 students on campus for the 2019-2020 academic year, 151 made the President's List and 667 made the Dean's List. Those area residents who have earned these honors are Alton's: Anna O'Connor, Dean's List Thao-Vy Tran, Dean's List About Benedictine College Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas. The school is proud to have been named one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report as well as one of the top Catholic college

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Madison County's Indian Captivity Story: What Really Happened to the Gillhams?  

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - At 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) Speaker Series will re­turn to an in-person format. The June program will be held in the lower level of Immanuel United Methodist Church at 800 N. Main St., Edwardsville, directly across the street from the MCHS Library. The presenter, Library Research Manager Mary Z. Rose, will explore the facts about the only documented Indian captive narrative of Madison County. It is the story of how, in the late 18th century, members of the James Gillham family, then living in Kentucky, were abducted by indigenous warriors who took their captives to what later became Illinois. Sometime after Gillham recovered his family, the Gillhams relocated to Illinois and eventually settled in Chouteau Township. They were some of the earliest non-indigenous settlers in Madison County. It is said that Gillham moved to Madison County after be­ing impressed by the prairie, soil, and natural resources of this ar­ea

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ILAW Alton Sewer Separation Project Update For May 23, 2022

2 years 10 months ago
Illinois American Water’s work to separate the Alton combined sewer system and install new sanitary sewers continues. Below is information about this week’s road closures – May 23, 2022 Piasa Valley Area: Alby Street and 6th Street are back open to traffic, except for the intersection of Alby and 9th Street, which will open on Monday morning. 9th Street will be closed from east of Alby Street intersection east to Alton Street, with additional closures east as the sewer installation progresses. 12th Street pavement replacement will be starting soon. 10th Street is closed between Alby Street and George Street. Blair Avenue will be closed at the intersections of Henry and Langdon Streets. Brick pavement restoration is currently happening on 8th Street. Please drive carefully in this area, as there is a lot of construction equipment moving around the different work areas. Shields Valley Area: Final pavement restoration at the intersection of Greenwood

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New Book Traces St. Louis’ Love and History of Baseball

2 years 10 months ago
Baseball historian Brian Flaspohler says the first fully professional baseball game in St. Louis happened on May 4, 1875. St. Louis won — and lost. The St. Louis Brown Stockings defeated the St. Louis Red Stockings 15 to 9.
Ryan Krull

SIUE's Burrell Earns Distinguished Statewide Award for Dedicated Servant Leadership 

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions Director Todd Burrell was honored for his profound impact in higher education with his receipt of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling’s (IACAC) highest award. During the IACAC Conference held in Chicago in April, the organization’s first to be held in person since the onset of COVID-19, Burrell was presented the 2020 Patricia A. Kasowski Award, which recognizes long and meritorious service to the profession/association and the demonstration of leadership and service with distinction. “I am extremely thankful for this recognition, and must acknowledge that this honor would not be possible without the support of so many colleagues at SIUE as well as around the state and region,” said Burrell, “This award further motivates my dedication to assisting prospective students and families.” Burrell has led SIUE’s undergraduate

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Carlinville Library To Host Sidewalk Book Sale

2 years 10 months ago
CARLINVILLE - A wide selection of good-quality reading materials will be available at low prices during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books will be on sale for $1 each at this outdoor event, which offers gently-used materials in all genres, including fiction, biography, history, how-to, cooking, travel, and holidays. In addition to the outdoor sale, visitors may enjoy the usual Book Nook selections inside in the conference room, where shoppers may fill a bag of books for a dollar throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will benefit library programs. The sidewalk sale is one of many activities in Carlinville that day, including the annual Spring Festival at the Macoupin County Historical Society. “We have a lot of great books for sale,” said library director Hannah Miller. “They’re in really good shape, and there’s a lot of variety. We think there’s something for everyone,

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