Administration provides pizza party for 103 students who had “perfect” attendance in September By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 103 students who had perfect attendance from September 5 through September 29 at Chester High School. September was “Attendance Awareness Month” and Chester High School Assistant Principal, Robin Barton and Principal, Jeremy Blechle rewarded students […]
Attendance is rewarded at Chester High School Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved funding today for interior programs and public health and safety, including several local projects championed by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12). Bost secured $3 million for three projects strengthening water treatment and sanitation at facilities in Dietrich, Centralia, and Teutopolis. “Being a governing conservative means
Bost secures $3 million for water treatment projects Read More »
SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim has announced the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) EV Charging Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the purchase and installation of new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) light-duty electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations. This opportunity is being made available
Funding available for public light-duty electric charging stations Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest reports. 41-year-old Carl E. Hardman of Bloomsdale at 8:55 p.m. Friday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of failing to register as a sex offender. He was released. 31-year-old Brett A Creech of Ste. Genevieve at 10:04 p.m.
MSHP reports arrests Read More »
PERRYVILE – Temperatures are cooling down, but the gym is heating up! Come join us for our 5th/6th & 7th/8th Grade Basketball Leagues. Games will start late-January, with games being played one week day evening and Saturday mornings. All teams will play a minimum of 8 games and a single-elimination tournament at the end of the
November 3, 2023 River Region Sports Wrap Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY – The 7th annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day was held Oct. 25, and MoDOT hosted a news conference in Jefferson City to celebrate BUPD becoming law. In August, the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect in Missouri, prohibiting all drivers from using a handheld electronic communication device while driving. The law aims to address distracted
7th annual ‘Buckle Up Phone Down Day’ gets national attention Read More »
CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Mariah Bargman, the Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator and her counterpart at Sparta Community Hospital, Jennifer Barbour, presented at the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) Conference in Galena on October 27. Mariah Bargman and Jennifer Barbour The annual ISHMPR Fall Conference invites marketing, public relations, and communications
Memorial and Sparta Hospital officials speak at ISHMPR Read More »
CHESTER – With the cold weather approaching us, there are many kids who may not be able to afford the proper winter clothing and we want to give back and help. Come on out December 2nd at the Chester Eagles for the Winter Clothing Drive and Ugly Sweater Contest that evening. Donations needed: Coats, Hats,
Chester Eagles launch winter clothing drive Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO alarms while they change their clocks this upcoming weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end. Smoke alarms only have a life span of 10 years before they need to
Daylight Saving Time ends; time to test, inspect and replace life saving smoke alarms Read More »
Melvin J. Schwartz, 91, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 am, Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Russell and Fern (nee Nicholson) Schwartz on July 18, 1932 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Melvin married Verona Heine on July 4,
Melvin J. Schwartz Read More »
