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Keeping Lung Health Top of Mind As Summer Heats Up
According to the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report, the three years covered by the report (2018-2020)... Read More
State Police District 22 Issue Report About Single-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash In Massac County
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 22 WHAT: Single-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: U.S. Route 45 at Mary’s Lane, Massac County WHEN: July 3, 2022 at approximately 12:10 p.m. VEHICLE: Unit 1- 2021 Black Harley Davidson Motorcycle DRIVER: Unit 1- Charles P. Turner, 66-year-old male from Mayfield, KY - Deceased PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on US Route 45 at Mary's Lane. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 drove off the right side of the roadway and through the grassy ditch before ramping the embankment to Mary's Lane and becoming airborne. Unit 1 driver was ejected from the motorcycle. The driver of Unit 1 was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to his injuries.
Lunchtime Photo
As usual, the Woodbridge Village Association did its part to increase small particulate matter in the local ecosystem on July 4th. But at least their show was prettier than the one most PM polluters put on. Every year I try to experiment with something different, and in 2022 I decided to (a) use a long ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Metallica feels “beyond psyched” about “Master of Puppets” placement in ’Stranger Things’
Metallica has issued a statement commenting on the use of "Master of Puppets" in the new-premiered second volume of Stranger Things season four. The '80s thrash classic provides the soundtrack…
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Madison County Recorder's Office Offers Fraud Prevention To Assist Property Owners
EDWARDSVILLE — Property fraud is the fastest-growing white-collar crime and the Madison County’s recorder’s office is offering a free program — Property Fraud Alert — notifying property owners when land documents are recorded in their name. “Property owners should always be on alert for potential recording fraud against their properties,” County Clerk/Recorder Debbie Ming-Mendoza’s Ming-Mendoza said. “Fraudulent activity by bad actors happens right here in Madison County. We’ve seen people impeded in the sale of their home due to unknown liens on their property. “We’ve also seen fraudulent quit claim deeds filed.” Most recordings are for legitimate reasons such as obtaining a mortgage, paying off a mortgage, refinancing, or filing a lien (an unpaid judgment) against a property owner, there are also fraudulent ones. Scammers who focus on property fraud create paperwork, which “proves” their ownership
Federal Agent Stupidly Threatens Twitter User With Arrest Over Protected First Amendment Expression
The Supreme Court’s decision to say “fuck it” to reproductive rights has resulted in plenty of firmly protected First Amendment expression. People are angry and have decided to let the Supreme Court, along with the rest of the federal government, know that they aren’t happy. Twitter user mattie daddy did the same thing, only using […]
Glen Carbon Opens Police Conference Room As Cooling Center During 100-Degree Days
GLEN CARBON - The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for the Glen Carbon area beginning Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7, with heat index values over 100 degrees. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department’s Community Room, located at 149 N. Main, Glen Carbon, will be open as a Cooling Shelter for Glen Carbon residents from Tuesday, July 5, through Saturday, July 9. The Glen Carbon Police Department encourages citizens to drink plenty of fluids, reduce, eliminate, or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Community Letter For 1070-1092 S. Kingshighway Blvd
July 5, 2022 To City Officials, the Cultural Resources Office, the Board of Adjustment, and the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood: Since September of 2021, the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Association (FPSENA) has hosted three community engagement meetings for Lux Living’s development proposal at 1070 - 1094 S. Kingshighway Blvd. The FPSENA undertook these meetings [...]
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Victim In Fatal Fire In North County Is Identified
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased in a fatal house fire on July 1, 2022, in the 10000 block of Count Drive, in the North County Precinct, has been positively identified as Theodis Wise, 67 years of age, of the 1000 block of Riverview Boulevard in St. Louis, MO., 63147. St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons Detectives are currently investigating a house fire that resulted in the death of one individual. Fire personnel was able to extinguish the flames and upon entry into the residence, found an unresponsive individual in a rear bathroom. The individual was immediately transported to an area hospital and was later pronounced deceased. A preliminary investigation has revealed the fire to not be criminal in nature.
Woke Corporations? That Ain’t What the Numbers Show.
Today on TAP: New survey finds growing numbers of Republicans in executive suites.
Crosby, Stills & Nash’s music back on Spotify; trio reportedly donating proceeds to COVID-19 charities
Crosby, Stills & Nash's music can be streamed on Spotify again, five months after the legendary folk-rock trio requested their labels pull all their collective recordings off the streaming service.…
Shuntae Ryan leaving Boys Club for United Way
After nine years as marketing and communications chief at Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Ryan will become United Way’s chief marketing officer.
Igniting innovation: Meet St. Louis Inno's 2022 Fire Awards finalists
St. Louis Inno launched its Fire Awards recognize the companies and organizations that are setting the innovation and entrepreneurial economy ablaze. Our inaugural Fire Awards honors 19 startups, investors and organizations that reached key milestones in the last year, helping to ignite St. Louis’ innovation economy.
St. Louis Was One Big Dumpster Fire Last Night
Nothing says Independence Day in St. Louis more than a slew of dumpster fires. The St. Louis Fire Department responded to 75 dumpster fires this Fourth of July.
St. Louis County Investigates Homicide In 3000 Block Of Fairchild Avenue In Northwoods
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 3000 block of Fairchild Avenue in the City of Northwoods which resulted in the death of an adult male. On July 4, 2022, at 12:17 AM, City of Northwoods police officers responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of Fairchild Avenue. Responding officers located the driver, an adult male inside a vehicle that had struck a sign. The driver of the vehicle was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The driver was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. There were no other occupants of the vehicle. City of Northwoods police officers requested St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives assume responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it