Couples names: Bri & Tanner City: Alton Date met or started dating: May 23, 2022 What makes your relationship special? Even though we’re barely 9 months in, it feels like we’ve known each other longer. We believe we’re both each others missing piece. Not only did we find lovers in each other, but best friends as well. Share a memory you have made together: We made matching hoodies, it may sound cheesy but we love being that way.
MILSTADT, Ill. - In light of the recent house fires in Cahokia Heights, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is reminding area residents to implement a fire prevention plan. As many as two houses have caught fire in Cahokia Heights in the span of one week killing three people. Schmidt says families should have a fire escape plan and should take other precautions both to prevent fires as well as to ensure escape should a fire break out. “These horrific fires in Cahokia Heights should serve as a reminder of the need to take fire prevention seriously,” Schmidt said. “It is important to have a plan for fires and to make sure everyone living in the house knows the plan.” The American Red Cross recommends taking these steps to prepare for a fire: Install the right number of smoke alarms . Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year. Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one. Ensu
GLEN CARBON - Center Julia Stobie has been a mainstay for Father McGivney Catholic High School throughout the Griffins' highly successful 2022-2023 season. As playoff action begins, Stobie will be a force for the Griffins inside. She is a rebound leader for Father McGivney, averaging six rebounds a game. Stobie is a Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb LLC., Father McGivney Catholic Female Athlete of the Month. As a senior, Stobie is entering some of the final games of her high school career as the regional tournament continues for the Griffins this week. Julia and the Father McGivney girls' squad hope to move far in the post-season tournament. She stated previously the key to the team’s success is “strong offense, defense and being quick on any press.” Stobie is a force under the basket and on the defensive side for the Griffins. She says at the moment she is planning on focusing on academics in college. She is an honor student at Father McGivney. Father McGivney
Couples names: Maraya & Christapher City: Alton Date met or started dating: August 2, 2020 What makes your relationship special? Our relationship is special because we have gotten through a deployment (11 months of being apart), having a child together, moving from place to time place, and coming out stronger despite all odds. Share a memory you have made together: A moment we have made is when Christapher came home from his deployment where he met his son for the first time.
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Just one week after announcing they were “testing” anti-theft technology, Hyundai and Kia have announced that technology is now rolling out for free to millions of drivers affected by a nationwide theft epidemic ignited by social media challenges.
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“Kia…