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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 11 months ago
This was taken at sunset at our local Greek fair a couple of months ago. It was not actually this dark, of course. The enhanced contrast was provided by Photoshop.
Kevin Drum

Pastor Jesse Vargas' Victim Says He 'Remorselessly Stole' Her Childhood

2 years 11 months ago
A former youth pastor from New York was sentenced in federal court in St. Louis today to more than 13 years in prison for two felonies stemming from his crossing state lines to engage in a sexual act with a person under 16. In 2013 when Jesse Vargas was 29, he had sexual contact with then 15-year-old Molly Rodgers, of St. Louis.
Ryan Krull

Musk’s Pledge To Bring Starlink To Iran Didn’t Actually Do Anything. That Didn’t Stop The Hype Machine.

2 years 11 months ago
Despite Elon Musk’s disdain for the press, his legend wouldn’t exist without the media’s need to hyperventilate over every last thing that comes out of the billionaire’s mouth. We’re at the point where the dumbest offhand comment by Musk becomes its own three week news cycle (see the entire news cycle based on Musk’s comments […]
Karl Bode

RBGA Hosts Expansion Celebrations For Senior Services Plus, CEFCU

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY – Two new member expansions celebrated opening occasions in September, complete with kick-off ribbon-cutting ceremonies led by the RiverBend Growth Association staff and members. Celebrating were CEFCU at its new Godfrey location and Senior Services Plus in Alton. The RBGA led a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15, 2022, to celebrate CEFCU’s Godfrey facility, its first location in the Riverbend community, at 2810 Godfrey Road. There were approximately 50 people on hand for the special occasion, with a grand opening hosted by the credit union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 11:30 a.m. Remarks were shared by Member Engagement Director Stefanie Withers on behalf of the RBGA, along with CEFCU President/CEO Matt Mamer. There was also a drawing held for a $250 Amazon gift card, a catered buffet from Nicky G’s, and featured floral arrangements by Petaled Pail. CEFCU shared branded items with those in attendance as well. CEFCU,

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Spellman Brady & Co. Completes Custom Artwork for PayneCrest Electric

2 years 11 months ago
Spellman Brady & Company, an award-winning interior design firm, has completed a customized artwork package for PayneCrest’s prefabrication facility, “Prefab”, in St. Louis, MO. Spellman Brady was responsible for commissioning several unique pieces for the artwork package which reflects PayneCrest Electric’s unique corporate identity. The PayneCrest Electric Prefab is a 33,000 sq ft warehouse where […]
Dede Hance

L&C Students Enjoy the Weather and Fun at Fall Fest  

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed autumn’s arrival during Fall Fest 2022 on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Students celebrated with music, food, contests and lots of giveaways. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Club was just one of the many represented at the event. Pictured, from left to right, are OTA students Krystal Roller, Gaby Hall, Madison Wallace and Sidney Ellsworth. To learn more about L&C OTA program and other degree and career programs, call or text the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222 or visit the website at www.lc.edu/enroll .

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