October 2022

Tabatha Pinkley receives Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Tabatha Pinkley Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2022 on October 10. Pinkley, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Admitting Representative, has worked at Memorial Hospital/Chester since November 2002, almost 20 years.   When asked what she likes most about working at Memorial, Pinkley replied, “I

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All are welcome to search for trees on SIU campus during Tree Campus BioBlitz

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has long been recognized for its commitment to urban forest management. In keeping with that tradition, individuals and school groups are invited to participate in a special event later this month, the Tree Campus Higher Education BioBlitz. The goal is simple. Participants will try to

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda October 20, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross/Donella Butler Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing

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COSLHS holds ‘Students vs Alumni’ volleyball contest

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School hosted a fun volleyball game night with current students and alumni. The alumni won the best two out of three. Then everyone was invited to play. Teams were formed and everyone enjoyed playing volleyball together. Alumni and current COS students are, (front row), Christine Liefer, Connie Liefer,Lexi Luebkemann

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri receives $2.4 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) announced a $2.4 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This gift is part of an $84.5 million donation awarded to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and 29 councils, making this unprecedented investment the largest donation from a single individual in GSUSA’s history.

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 43-year-old Eric Wayne Northern of Barnhart was arrested for driving while revoked following a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Route T at 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Police were called to the 100 block of West St. Joseph Street by a report

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