A memorial mass will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 for 69-year-old Susan K. Blechle of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 8:28 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 7, 1955 in Chester, Illinois, a daughter of Francis and Betty (nee Barnes) Blechle, who both preceded her in death. […]
Golf CHESTER – The Chester boys placed third at the Cahokia Conference Tournament at Governors Run in Carlyle. Tallen James, Evan Dunning, and Trevin Eggemeyer all placed in the top 25 percent which gave them all conference in 2024. Today they will play at The Acorns against
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Photos by Jim Beers The Chester High School Band performs walking music for the 2024 CHS Homecoming Queen Coronation Friday September 20 at halftime of the CHS vs Sparta game. The band played, “ME! ME! from its 2024 football field show, titled, The Eras of Taylor Swift”. The Marching YellowJacket Band,
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King is Kolton Jany with runner-up Max Blechle; Queen is Elaina Lutman with runner-up Mirra Krieg By Jim Beers CHESTER – A very busy week of 2024 Homecoming activities at Chester High School came to a close with the Homecoming Parade, Football game and Dance. Along with many other events, the unveiling of the 2024
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) invites all to join them on October 22, 2024, for the 3rd Annual Connecting All Missourians Broadband Stakeholder Summit. We hope you’ll attend to hear from key stakeholders, including Governor Mike Parson, and OBD team members as we prepare to launch the largest
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LENEXA, KAN. – Yesterday, September 25, in commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a new partnership launched as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities. This partnership will
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GLEN CARBON, Ill.– The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Fall Product Program is underway! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats, magazine subscriptions, BarkBoxes, Tervis tumblers, and personalized products through October 20th. “We’re excited for this year’s Fall Product Program,” said Katie Grayling, Director of Product Programs. “Not only is it a great way
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF). As part of IAC’s Bold New Changes, the Creative Accelerator Fund provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois’ economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. MDC reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons, such as wearing bright orange clothing to be more visible to hunters. “Safety while hunting
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Perry County School District 32 PERRYVILLE – Fall is a busy time for Perryville High School’s choir students, who are preparing for All-District and Quad State Honor Choir auditions. Under the direction of Ms. Taylor Davis, choir members are practicing two pieces of music for the Missouri State High School Activities Association district
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