One random Thursday night in January 2023, Shawna was having a drink at the bar at her local watering hole, Bud Murphy’s, in Connellsville, PA after her basketball team lost a game. She was browsing the available singles on Zoosk, a dating website, and noticed a profile she hadn’t seen before: Shannon from Michigan. She was instantly intrigued by the beautiful blonde and sent her a “heart” via the dating app. Little did Shawna know that Shannon had to pay for a subscription to Zoosk to respond to her. Long story short, Shannon messaged Shawna back the next day and struck up a conversation about her desire to take a road-trip to the Grand Canyon in an RV. Well, they haven’t stopped talking since! Who knew that online dating would actually work, especially after they both were coming out of long-term relationships? Shannon and Shawna are proof that true love exists and is out there for the taking. They met in-person for the first time in Brighton, MI, on March 2, 2023, and spent the weekend together and survived a blizzard and a power outage with Shannon’s dog, Sophie. That’s when Shannon said she knew Shawna was “the one!” The following weekend, Shannon came to Connellsville for the first time and supported Shawna during her telethon hosting gig and attended a Rotary dinner with her. That weekend sealed the deal for Shawna as she saw how easily Shannon fit in with her family and friends. A few days later, they made an offer on a piece of riverfront property, which is where Shawna ended up asking Shannon to marry her on April 15, 2023. Now, they are planning their dream wedding while also building their dream home along the Youghiogheny River and GAP Bike Trail in Connellsville, PA. Was it fast? Yes. But, when you know, you know.