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Call Newspapers celebrates Women in History in 2020

Call Newspapers celebrates ‘Women in History’ in 2020

April 13, 2020

Taking nominations from readers, Call Newspapers featured four women with South County ties as "Women in History" during the month of March. Here's a look back at these extraordinary women and their accomplishments. Enjoy...

Tamara Sunkett

Women in History: New Oakville principal destined to be a teacher, loves job in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter March 17, 2020

From the very beginning, Oakville High School Principal Tamara Sunkett knew she was destined to be a teacher. Both of the East St. Louis native’s parents were educators, and Sunkett grew up around the...

Jessica Grib with her husband Kevin, son Noah and daughter Amelia.

Women in History: Jessica Grib is a survivor who now helps others

By Bill Milligan and Erin Achenbach March 11, 2020

Some say it takes a village to raise a child, but the birth of Concord resident Jessica Grib’s second child proves that sometimes it takes a village to save the mother. Grib survived massive heart failure...

Women in History: Day care teacher’s life is all about the children

Women in History: Day care teacher’s life is all about the children

March 28, 2019

By Bill Milligan For the Call Judy Holley is anything but an ordinary woman. You might call her an ordinary hero who truly wants to make a difference with the young children of her community. The day...

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