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Karbelle Mansion: A Missouri fortress of history and mystery

2 years 3 months ago
GLASGOW, Mo -- Karbelle Mansion has a lot to offer people who are interested in the Civil War. It is full of history, ghost stories, tours, and free breakfast for overnight guests. Kimberly Reckner, owner of the Karbelle Mansion, said that it's important to note that the mansion is almost 150 years old, so there [...]
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Woman Reflects On Her Time As "Stay-At-Home" Mother, Adores Her Family

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - Virginia Sitzes is one of the favorite residents of River Crossing on Humbert Road in Alton. On Sunday, she marked another Mother’s Day with her family and again had a great day. She has three daughters and she said she was a “stay-at-home mother” when the girls were growing up. Virginia said there are definite advantages of the mother staying home with the children, which is not very common today because of the need for two incomes. She also has grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loves every minute she gets to see them. “My children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren mean everything to me,” she said. “I think it paid off for me staying at home with my children to raise them, I personally think it is a lot better. "I love being a mother, but now they wait on me and I enjoy it. I do always love Mother’s Day, it is a very special day for moms.”

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Mother's Day 2023 Is Good One For Alton Woman After Habitat For Humanity Home Selection

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - Moriah Chumbley always enjoys Mother’s Day, but this year is very special because soon she will own a Habitat for Humanity Home in Alton. The Lewis and Clark Chapter has selected her for their next house in Alton, she said. Moriah describes her family's selection for the Habitat home as "a miracle." Moriah has five children: Ashton, 13, London, 12, Peyton, 9, Madison, 8, and Kameron, 6. Moriah has been a volunteer in the Habitat organization and her dream came true when she was selected to be the recipient of the home. She has also been a volunteer in the community and her church. “I plan to continue to help the Habitat organization in the future,” she said. “I am so excited for each of the children to have their own rooms.” “I love Alton,” Moriah said. “It is a wonderful town. I am a full-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service, based out of St. Louis. I have been working there nine years.” As a Mom, Moriah believes

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