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Baseball Star Luke Parmentier Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month For CM

2 years 9 months ago
BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial Eagles found themselves down 4-0 and later on 6-2 after five innings against the Marquette Explorers Saturday afternoon (April 2). However, CM’s baseball team was able to rally back with a seven-run sixth inning and went on to win the game 9-6. It was CM senior Luke Parmentier’s triple that scored the two go-ahead runs to make it 8-6 and gain his team’s first lead of the day. Parmentier is the Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month For Civic Memorial High School “I was just trying to swing short," he said. "I got a good pitch to hit, and I put a good swing on it.” That triple was his only hit of the day. He got on base once before when he was walked in the first inning. While he was on base, he stole second which put him in scoring position. He later crossed the plate to score his team’s first point of the game. The win makes it three in a row for the Eagles and they have now beaten both crosstown

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Now Hiring: Park Central Development (Resource Specialist)

2 years 9 months ago
In partnership with community stakeholders, Park Central Development works to strengthen and attract investment that creates and maintains vibrant neighborhoods and commercial districts. Formed in 2009, Park Central Development delivers […]
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Judge Dismisses All Charges Against Duck Boat Operators In 2018 Tragedy That Killed 16

2 years 9 months ago
GALENA, MO. - A Missouri judge today made the decision to dismiss all charges for the duck boat operators in the 2018 tragedy in stormy weather on Table Rock Lake - Curtis Lanham, Charles Baltzell, and Kenneth Scott McKee. Judge Alan Blankenship dismissed the charges for each because he said there was a lack of evidence that the boat operators knowingly risked the passengers’ lives. The three were facing multiple felony charges over the 2018 tragedy. Sixteen passengers including nine from the same family and one crew member driving the boat, drowned that night and making it one of the deadliest boating accidents in U.S. history. Judge Blankenship said this in a statement to the media: “This court feels great sadness for this needless loss of life and the impact on the victims’ family and friends. However, because the court does not find sufficient evidence to support the men’s reason or intent required for the charges at issue, as defined by Missouri law,

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United Way Once Again Hosting Its Annual Power Of The Purse Fundraiser

2 years 9 months ago
EAST ALTON — United Way’s Southwest Illinois Division will host its sixth annual Power of the Purse event on Thursday, April 28, to help local people. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Community College – N. O. Nelson Campus, 600 Troy Road, Edwardsville, IL, 62025. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy appetizers from Bella Milano , drinks, a silent purse auction, and a live auction with a fashion showcase of designer handbags. Admission is $30 per person, and additional sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds will help local people through the Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis. To register or purchase a sponsorship, visit Helplingpeople.org/purse or contact Millie Bond at 618-258-9800. Lisa Hayes, Power of the Purse volunteer committee chair and global talent acquisition, university recruiting talent operations specialist at Boeing is thrilled to be leading this exciting community event once

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