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East Alton Fire Duo Recognized For Obtaining Three Grants That Topped $75,000 In Year

3 years 3 months ago
EAST ALTON - The East Alton Fire Department and the Village of East Alton have recognized Lieutenant Andrew Mortland and Engineer Jeremey Diveley for their outstanding work in securing three grants in a year’s time. The three grants totaled $75,970.90. "Because of their due diligence on and off duty these two men were able to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in the history of the department," East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley said. "To put in perspective, most departments have a chief officer working on grants as part of their job. These two men realize that being a small department they have to go above and beyond what is expected of them to help the department function. Thank you for what you have accomplished." These are the grants: Office of the State Fire marshal Small Equipment Grant $25,367.25 Commercial Extractor ( PPE/ Turnout Gear Washer ) Seven (7) sets of Firefighting Protective Gear. Illinois Department of Public Health EMS Assistance

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Missouri Man Fixed Escalade, Bought Crypto with COVID Fraud Money

3 years 3 months ago
A O’Fallon man admitted in federal court today that he invented a fake business and fraudulently obtained $54,900 for 13 fake employees who he said worked there. David Smiley, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. In July 2020, Smiley claimed on applications for COVID relief that he was the full owner of DC Investments.
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