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St. Louis County municipality plans to upgrade its golf course
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — The city of University City plans to make improvements to its municipal golf course. The plan to add enhancements at the city-owned Ruth Park Golf Course came together over the last month after an offer of free dirt from a contractor currently working in the city, said the city’s communications director, Jared Jones. Kolb Grading is leveling a site at the $211 million Market at Olive shopping center redevelopment at Olive Boulevard and Interstate 170 and will take thousands of truckloads of dirt to the golf course over the next month, the city said in a news release.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Organization’s commitment to education makes a difference in communities abroad
SIUE offers a nonprofit sub-club organization called the Mustard Seed Peace Project, where founder Teresa Cranmer and students are in their efforts to make a difference for less fortunate communities. Cranmer, the current president of the nonprofit side of the Mustard Seed Peace Project, said the Mustard Seed Peace Project...
Chen Shatters 10-Year Record in 100-Yard Breaststroke, Collinsville Gators Capture SWISA Girls Meet
EDWARDSVILLE - Karis Chen of the Montclaire Swim Club broke a 10-year SWISA record in the 15-18 100-yard breaststroke, coming in at 1:09.80, which turned out to be the highlight of the meet, as the Collinsville Swim Club won the girls championship, while Montclaire won the overall title, at the 62nd Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association championship meet Sunday morning and afternoon at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center on the campus of Edwardsville High School.
SIUE Upward Bound Program Breaks its Record during 5th Annual Blood Drive
Program Helps Fill a Crucial Health Need in the Community. “More young people are needed to donate blood,” said 17-year-old Ashton Brazell, who sat with her right arm bandaged after giving blood on Friday, July 19. Brazell was one of 14 donors who participated in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville...
Crews rescue dog from Ferguson storm sewer
FERGUSON, Mo. — Ferguson firefighters and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District employees came together for a special rescue mission Monday. According to the Ferguson Fire Department, crews with Aerial 3015 responded Monday morning to the report of a dog trapped in a storm sewer in the 300 block of Mueller Avenue. When firefighters arrived, MSD had already removed the manhole cover to save the dog.
Andrew Gavin Named to I-AAA Executive Committee
SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars' Director of Athletics. Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions. Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not only...
Broekemeier Hits Two-Run Homer In Fourth, River Dragons Hold Off Five-Run Rally
EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran graduate Erik Broekemeier hit a two-run homer as a part of a part of a three-run bottom of the fourth inning, and it turned out to be the winning runs as the Normal CornBelters scored six unanswered runs, including five in the seventh, in the Alton River Dragons' 10-8 win over Normal in a Prospect League baseball game played Sunday evening at Roy E. Lee Field in the Simmons Baseball Complex at SIU-Edwardsville.
From Anxiety to Peace: Ola Polen Shares Story of Transformative Faith
ALTON - In the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, Ola Polen spoke about the peace she has experienced through her relationship with God. “Peace only can be obtained from God,” Polen said. “Once you are completely submitted to God, peace. That’s how I’ve learned.”
St. Louis City looking to acquire Railway Exchange Building amid crime concerns
St. Louis city officials have announced the start of the process to take over the Railway Exchange Building due to its frequent break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism, and are hoping to negotiate with the owners before filing a formal petition in court.
St. Louis Public Schools may raise taxes to cover rising costs
The St. Louis Public School District is discussing a tax levy to make up for an increase in operating costs, as the district has not needed to ask for additional money from taxpayers due to a high revenue generated from the elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund.
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