Riverside Regional LibraryPrograms and Events for October, 2026Program title: ScrapbookingDate and time: Thursday, October 1 from 1 to 3 pmBranch: Scott CityCome socialize, make progress on your scrapbook projects and share ideas. For ages 12+ atthe Scott City Branch.Program title: Chess ClubDate and time: Thursday, October 1 at 3:30 pmBranch: JacksonCome to learn, play, or […]
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SHIRLEY A. ROCHE, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:57 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born to the late Benjamin and Cora (nee Sternberg) Diskey on October 12, 1936 in Walsh, Illinois. Shirley married Verlin D. Roche on May 16, 1958 in Pinckneyville, Illinois; he
Congrats to Gracie Ladd for her 10th place finish! Taking our talents to Terre du Lac on Wednesday for our final competition of Homecoming Week!
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Earn “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” honors for Week 6 BY JIM BEERS The Chester High School Football Program presents two weekly player awards throughout the football season. The first award is the “Special Teams” player of the week and the other is the “Practice Player” of the week. Head Coach Billy Belton
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Car enthusiasts, race fans and anyone looking for a fun morning in downtown Ste. Genevieve will have plenty to see at The Rally, returning Saturday, September 26, at Moses Austin Park. The third annual event, hosted by Willow’s Nest, will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature a colorful mix of cars,
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Tallen James earns All-Conference Honors and a medal for finishing in 3rd place overall BY JIM BEERS Wednesday September 23 was the Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division Golf Match, and the Chester High School YellowJacket Golf Team was there in full force. The Jackets finished as Runners-Up in the Illinois Division with a score of
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ST. LOUIS (September 22, 2026) – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) supports Missouri’s new Child Welfare Task Force in developing more consistent standards for child safety and strengthening coordination across the state’s child welfare system. Created by Gov. Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 26-17, the 18-member task force brings together representatives from state
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AGENDASTE. GENEVIEVE PARKS & RECREATION BOARDSEPTEMBER 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OF MEMBERSAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES• August 24th, 2026PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCESPUBLIC DISCUSSION – Pere Marquette Splash Pad – Land & Water Conservation Fund GrantOLD BUSINESS• Resolution – LWCF Grant Application• Pere de Lumieres• Accessible Picnic Tables –
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a
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A Ste. Genevieve Elementary School teacher is among 20 educators nationwide selected to receive $500 for classroom supplies through Arch Painting’s annual $10K Teacher Giveaway. Jennifer Thomas of Ste. Genevieve Elementary School was selected at random as one of this year’s giveaway winners. The program awards a total of $10,000 to teachers across the country,
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