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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Mike Bost (IL-12) are applauding the inclusion of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prevent federal funding from being used to retire Scott Air Force Base’s C-40C aircraft as long as the planes remain mission capable. Sidelining the aircraft would mean the end of the 932nd Airlift Wing’s flying mission. “Since 2007, the C-40s of the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base have contributed to our Nation’s military readiness and the transportation of military and U.S. Government leaders across the globe,” said Davis. “The Air Force’s proposed divestment of this aircraft will negatively impact the Wing personnel who are stationed at Scott Air Force Base and also the Scott AFB community. I’ve been proud to work with Rep. Bost and our colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee to protect Scott AFB’s C-40 mission

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CREVE COEUR LAKE, Mo. – People were out early on Sunday morning at Creve Coeur Lake trying to get a run or walk in and beat the heat. People started showing up shortly after sunrise doing everything from biking to walking to walking their dogs. Many were out early before the extreme heat sets in [...]

EVERGREEN PARK - Formally known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), broken heart syndrome is a phenomenon that causes the sudden death of a person, typically following the sudden loss of a loved one. Actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Johnny Cash are two celebrities who are believed to have lost their lives due to broken heart syndrome. During the COVID-19 pandemic, broken heart syndrome deaths spiked in large part due to stress caused by sudden deaths of loved ones, financial struggles, job loss, and so on. Most recently, after the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, broken heart syndrome made headlines once again when Joe Garcia, husband of beloved fourth-grade teacher Irma Garcia, suddenly passed away in the wake of his wife’s tragic death. Despite its notable history, broken heart syndrome is still not fully understood – although it is very real. “We see it after natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and hurricanes. We see

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis announced the first appointments Tuesday under his newly reformed Vatican bureaucracy, tapping a trusted cardinal and outside financial experts to serve on a new …

GLASGOW VILLAGE, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that left two teens dead. Police were called to the 300 block of Shepley Drive Saturday at around 9:30 PM for a report of a shooting.  They found two teen boys suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both taken to the hospital and [...]

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All photos may be purchased for personal use at: https://www.randymanning.com/Fishing-Fair-Pere-Marquette-Lodge GRAFTON - Children and adults enjoyed a beautiful day with a huge variety of outdoor activities once again at the annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton on Saturday. This was the 33rd year for the free event. Scott Isringhausen, the urban fishing coordinator for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said the event helps connect kids and families to fun outdoor activities and is something love each year. The event is hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and Pere Marquette State Park (administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources). The Fishing Fair included a huge variety of outdoor activities from a catch-and-release bluegill pond where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch; the popular

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