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Belleville Police Department Celebrates Key Promotions in Leadership

1 year 2 months ago
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department recognized the promotions of Lieutenant Barfield, Sergeant Kallal, and Sergeant Wright during a City Council meeting this week. The department expressed gratitude for their service and dedication to both the department and the City of Belleville. The promotions were celebrated as a significant achievement within the department, highlighting the commitment of these individuals to their roles and the community they serve. The Belleville Police Department continues to emphasize its mission to ensure safety and service in the community, and the promotions are seen as a reflection of this ongoing commitment.

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Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of Month: CM Coach Peal Praises Team's Dedication After Big MVC Success

1 year 2 months ago
BETHALTO – Four athletes from the Civic Memorial High School boys cross country team have made headlines after their impressive performances at the Mississippi Valley Conference meet held at Principia College. Max Weber, Landon Kearbey, Jacob Cranford, and Tullio Zampieri each achieved All-Conference status, contributing to the team's strong second-place finish. The boys as a group are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month for the Eagles. Weber, a standout performer all season, broke a 51-year-old school record with a remarkable time of 14 minutes 48.60 seconds. The previous record was set in 1973 by Layne Law at the Detweiler Park state meet. With this achievement, Weber joins Law as the only athletes in school history to complete a three-mile race in under 15 minutes while wearing a CM uniform. In addition to Weber's record-breaking run, Landon Kearbey, a junior, finished eighth with a time of 15:45.80. Fellow junior Jacob Cranford secured ninth place, clocking

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Honoring the Life and Service of Charles D. Batson of Granite City

1 year 2 months ago
Charles D. Batson, a proud Army veteran from Granite City, Illinois, served his country honorably from 1962 to 1966, including time spent in Vietnam. Rising to the rank of E5, Batson’s commitment to duty and dedication to his family and friends left a lasting legacy. Fondly remembered as the best son, brother, father, grandfather, and husband anyone could ask for, Batson lived a full life and enjoyed simple pleasures, famously saying, “I had a good life, and I caught a lot of fish.” His family cherishes his memory and his joyful outlook, celebrating the warmth and love he brought to everyone who knew him. Thank you, Charles D. Batson, for your service and the wonderful memories you leave behind.

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Taco Bell revives fan favorites with new 'Decades Menu'

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Taco Bell is celebrating its extensive history by launching the new Decades Menu, reviving fan-favorite menu items from across five decades. Through the food chain's new Decades Menu, Taco Bell will reintroduce five iconic menu items that have been fan favorites since the restaurant's founding in 1962. Starting Oct. 31, Taco Bell [...]
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