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Liberals lose on court deference, but they’re happy anyway

3 years ago
Here's a tidbit of interesting news that I missed last week: liberals are breathing a sigh of relief because the Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the government in American Hospital Association v. Becerra. Liberals were anticipating this ruling with trepidation. The issue in question was related to the way Medicare reimburses hospitals for certain prescription ...continue reading "Liberals lose on court deference, but they’re happy anyway"
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Homelessness To Be Topic As Township's Lunch And Learns Return

3 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Township will host a discussion at noon this Friday, June 24, 2022, on homelessness in our community and how we can come together to combat it at Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Street, Edwardsville Illinois. The event will feature 3 speakers who will present information for attendees in a short TED Talk type format and then be available for questions. The featured speakers include Dave Kerr, Homeless Services for Madison County Government, Jill Schardt, Edwardsville Public Library Director, and a representative from the Salvation Army's Booth House. “Homeless is an issue far too often overlooked in our community, and even more so the past two years during COVID,” said Edwardsville Township Supervisor Kevin Hall. “As we were looking for topics for our first Lunch and Learn since the pandemic began, it was a logical one to start with. We look forward to hearing ways the community is already and can continue to come together o

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Ninian Edwards, NSDAR in Alton Announces DAR American History Award Winners

3 years ago
ALTON - 2022 DAR American History Award Recipients Ninian Edwards, NSDAR in Alton is pleased to announce the following eighth-grade students who have won the DAR American History Award for outstanding performance in American History throughout the year: Alton Middle School – Mia Sanchez Cuellar and Jeremiah Harrison - Grace Massey and Haelee Moyer. Evangelical School – Marcus Hoffmann and Jessica Eales. Lewis & Clark Jr. High – Morgan Eberlin and Connor Strebler. Mississippi Valley Christian School – Remi Sapp and Emma Steinhauer. Our Lady Queen of Peace – Kaydie Everett and Allison Maher. Roxana Jr. High School – Lilliana Ray and Logan Prater. St. Ambrose School – Samantha Carter and Elisabeth Preston. St. Mary’s Middle School – John Hornsey and Stephen Stobbs. Wilbur Trimpe Middle School – Marlee Durbin and Jude Breyer. Zion Lutheran School – Lucas Lorenz and Laila Earney.

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Four Dead In House Fire in St. Louis County Identified: Two Charged With Murder Counts

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect Terrell Cooks, 37 years of age, of 5600 block of Greeg in St. Louis, Missouri 63115 for three counts of Murder 2 nd Degree, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and two counts of Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Weapon. Additionally, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect Seneca Mahan, 43, of years of age, of the 4100 block of Farlin Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63115 for three counts of Murder 2 nd Degree, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Weapon. The deceased (four total) have been positively identified as: Christopher Jones 17 years of age, William Jones, 21 years of age, (addresses not listed) Travell Eason 16 years of age and Damario Cooks 18 years of age, both of the 6600

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