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Bank teller foils robbery by refusing to hand over money

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS — A bank teller foiled a robbery in St. Louis Friday by simply telling the would-be robber no when he demanded money. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that St. Louis police said a man entered the U.S. Bank branch at 5375 Southwest Ave. shortly before 5 p.m. Friday and handed a teller a [...]
Associated Press

Marquette Catholic St. Baldrick's Event Raises $5,000

2 years 11 months ago
SEE PHOTO GALLERY: SEE VIDEO: ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School raised over $5,000 Friday to benefit St Baldrick’s Foundation that funds research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. This year’s event theme is DFY childhood cancer. Marquette Catholic High School today helped to do just that - Defy Cancer. Every two minutes, a child in the world is diagnosed with cancer, more than 300,000 per year. Childhood cancer is the #1 disease killer of kids. In the US, more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease, and yet, children’s cancer research only receives 4% of US federal funding. All other research is due to organizations like St. Baldrick’s which uses donations to fund research. The St. Baldrick’s Organization was founded by a couple of guys in 1999 who decided to collect money for shaving their heads. Since 2000, over $230 million in research grants have been funded by

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Organization helps Black families find their history

2 years 11 months ago
February is Black History Month, a time when the achievement and history of Black people, events, and organizations are recognized through dedicated programs and celebrations of milestones and legacies shaping the Black experience in America for 400-plus years. Yet, according…
Donald James | Michigan Chronicle

Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

2 years 11 months ago
Joe Burrow got to the Super Bowl faster than any other No. 1 pick quarterback. Matthew Stafford's journey from top pick to the title game has taken longer than any other quarterback.
The Associated Press via STATS

Standout Athlete Kari Krueger Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Jerseyville Female Athlete Of Month For Panthers

2 years 11 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Junior Kari Krueger is a standout Jersey Community High School athlete and has been a key member of the Panthers' girls basketball squad this season. Krueger plays for Coach Ron Twitchell at Jersey. Coach Twitchell said during his career has coached a lot of solid rebounders both on the boys' and girls' sides of play. "One of my players who was a good rebounder eventually played for Rick Pitino at Louisville," he said. "I can honestly say Kari ranks up there with the best of them." Kari said she would like to thank my parents, teammates, and coaches for her successes. "My parents sacrifice a lot to be at every game and I can't thank them enough for their support. I would also like to thank my teammates and coaches for pushing and encouraging me this year. "I have been playing basketball since second grade, and I've always been playing with my close friends, which is what makes it so fun." Kari added that her high school career and involvement in sports have taught

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