September 2024

St. John Lutheran Church and Schoolwill announce expansion plans Sept. 15

CHESTER, Ill. – The 175-year-old St. John Lutheran Church and School will be replacing its school building and church office according to plans to be announced in a meeting Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. The meeting will include a lunch and refreshments.   The meeting was announced in a Facebook post by Dr. […]

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Chester wins at DuQuoin, 35-27 in 2024 season opener; Last win over DQ was in 2000!

Devante Palacio sets new CHS receiving yards record of 1,495 yards with his performance at DuQuoin   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJackets made the trip to former River-to-River, Mississippi Division foes, the DuQuoin Indians, on Friday August 30 to kick off the 2024 football season. The Indians remain in the River-to-River Conference,

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James Edward Cissell

A funeral will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 for 88-year-old James Edward Cissell of Brewer, Mo. passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. He was born April 19, 1936 in Perry County, Mo. to Thomas and Idelle (Moore) Cissell, who both preceded him in death. He and Peggy

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An important announcement from Citizens Electric Corporation

From a news release PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation (Citizens) and Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. (Wabash Valley) are announcing a new chapter in their collaboration.   Working together, they will advance the cooperative model through a transition of their relationship to the benefit of both cooperatives’ members.   On May 30, 2024, Citizens and

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free September programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Discover Nature – Fishing Lessons 1 & 2 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/200386 Lesson 1: Learn the parts and function of a spin

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Get tickets now for SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down music fest Oct. 11-13

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a premier music festival featuring predominately original acoustic Americana music and activities for all ages, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Naure Outdoor Education Center Oct. 11-13, and tickets are on sale now. The third annual festival’s all-star lineup features such popular performers

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