A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 for 72-year-old Denise Claire Henderson who passed away unexpectedly at home in Bloomsdale, Mo. Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born May 22, 1952 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Thomas “Tom” E. Henderson and Marjetta M. (Schilly) Henderson who both preceded her in […]
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A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 55-year-old Danielle Louise DeHart of Bloomsdale, Mo. who passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born September 24, 1969 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., the daughter of Lonnie Hill and Noele June (Bates) Hill,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Michael J. Jaimet 43, Percy, arrested April 7, 2025 by Steeleville Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Christa D. Poynor 38, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested April 7, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery.
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Gloria Sherrill passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, warmth, and deep love for those around her will never be forgotten. Born December 10, 1950 to John William Martin and Zida (Brewer) Martin-both of whom precede her in death.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 for 93-year-old Emerita R. Bergtholdt who passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at The Oaks at Eagle Landing in Stockbridge, Georgia. She was born May 21, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., daughter of Joseph A. Baechle, Sr. and Julitta M. Baechle who both preceded her
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CHESTER – The minutes of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 meetings held March 19, 2025 and April 3, 2025 have been released. March 19 minutes: CHESTER SCHOL BOARD MINUTES March 19, 2025 April 3 minutes: CHESTER SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES April 3, 2025
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CHS SADD Sponsor, Cheri Diercks-Boyd, and Chester Fire Department’s Tim Crow coordinate activities to encourage students’ safe choices By Jim Beers CHESTER – For decades Chester High School has hosted numerous prom week activities to encourage safe choices for students. Historically nation-wide, homecoming week, prom week and graduation week have been famous for students
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Cast, crew, and orchestra wow crowds at each presentation and bring the house down consistently By Jim Beers CHESTER — Chester High School’s 2025 production of “The Addams Family” was a huge success and pleased audiences at each show. The musical featured a cast of 10 main actors along with an additional 12 ancestors
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No injuries, but a broken window and door, and some minor store frontage damage are the main ‘apparent’ issues By Jim Beers CHESTER – At approximately 6:05 p.m. Thursday April 10 the Chester Fire Department was called to the 1200 block of Swanwick Street for a non-emergency situation of a trailer truck that had
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CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday March 28 as the “March 2025 Jackets of the Month”. The students were nominated by CGS teachers or staff members for having demonstrated all four of the “HIVE” good character traits of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, and EMPATHY every day throughout the month of March.
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