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  A striking memorial and tribute to the courage, sacrifice and dedication of U.S. military heroes will be unveiled on Grafton’s riverfront on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6. The public is invited to attend. A ribbon cutting will be held unveiling a monument featuring 12 life-sized bronze statues depicting U.S. Army Rangers climbing the…

  By ZACHARY DAUM Managing Editor, Herald Publications [email protected] The former Dollar General building on Jefferson Street is being transformed into a new career and technical education facility for the Mascoutah School District, with district officials aiming to have the project completed and operational by August 2026. The new facility, named the Mascoutah Career Center,…

Poettker Construction recently awarded six $500 grants to elementary schools and four $500 scholarships to high school seniors through the company’s NextGen program. Rooted in its “Community Engagement Core Value” and dedication to educating students and teachers about construction, Poettker Construction founded its NextGen community outreach program to support hands-on learning, student resources, and future…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project, in partnership with Jacoby Arts Center, Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and Mooneyham Art LLC, will host the grand opening and awards ceremony for its second annual Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” Awards for the contest will be presented during an opening reception at the…

Each year, East-West Gateway releases the draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public review and comment. The current FY 2026-2029 TIP includes approximately $5.5 billion federally funded transportation projects scheduled throughout the region over the next four years. These projects include roadway improvements, bridge repairs, transit enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and other transportation-related investments…

Story provided by IFF Since its founding in 1988, IFF has worked at the intersection of facilities and finance to provide nonprofits with the resources and support they need to create and maintain the physical infrastructure required to provide essential services to their communities—like quality affordable housing, accessible child care and K-12 education, health care,…

Revity Credit Union recently announced the benefactors of its 2026 College Scholarship Program. This year, four exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The 2026 Revity Credit Union Scholarship recipients are: Sebastian Noronha, a graduate of Father McGivney…