March 2025

CHS students assist at Mobile Market

CHESTER – Several Chester High School students volunteered at the February 2025 Mobile Market hosted by the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. Left to right are Amy Miller, Teacher, Brookelyn McLain, Drew Wilderman, Peyton Dickson, Leslie Asbury, and Angie Werner, Teacher. Jim Beers Photo Amy Miller’s class assists quite often with the monthly Mobile Markets […]

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Public comment sought on proposed Illinois 4/15 improvements over Kaskaskia River 

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss plans to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 4/15 over the Kaskaskia River near Fayetteville in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held:   Wednesday, March 19 4-7 p.m. St. Liborius Parish Center 911 Sparta St., St. Libory   The project

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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Michael J. Jaimet 42, Percy, arrested March 11, 2025, by Steeleville Police for criminal damage to property. Pre-trial release. Joshua A. Aubuchon 32, Sparta, arrested Match 11, 2025, by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery (2 counts), aggravated battery (2 counts)

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Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait after disasters

ST. LOUIS, MO— The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26.   During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days —

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Saluki takeover tour to enhance connections in Southern Illinois

By Jeff Wilson CARBONDALE – The Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois returns for a second trip through the state’s southernmost 17 counties. After an incredible inaugural year in 2024, excitement is building for this year’s events. Chancellor Austin Lane and other campus leaders will meet with students and educational partners throughout the region, and there

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II Board of Education meets tonight

STE. GENEVIEVE –The Ste. Genevieve School District R-II Board of Education will meet this evening at Ste. Genevieve High School in the R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room, 715 Washington Street, Ste. Genevieve   CLOSED SESSION begins at 5:30 PM   OPEN (REGULAR) SESSION begins at 6:30 PM Note: If closed session business is not completed

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Norma Jean Mueller

Norma Jean Mueller, 79, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born August 3, 1945 in Highland Port, MI to Albert Otto and Mabel Ruth (Madison) Werner. She and R. Harry Mueller were married on December 14, 1963 at Concordia Lutheran Church in

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