September 2026

YellowJackets sting Bulldogs in cross-county rivalry battle

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Chester wins, 36-28, over Sparta-Steeleville to even record, 2-2, and begin Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division race with an undefeated, 1-0 record BY JIM BEERS In a highly anticipated and much discussed matchup between the Chester High School YellowJackets and the Sparta-Steeleville Bulldogs Football Teams, the long awaited rivalry game Friday September 11 proved to be […]

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St. Louis area state parks announce September lineup, including Felix Valle State Historic Site

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 14, 2026 – September brings a plethora of activities to St. Louis area state parks and historic sites. Campground Programs at St. Joe State Park. Meet in Campground 1 at 2800 Pimville Road in Park Hills for these programs.  Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. – Oh, Deer! White-tailed deer are

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It’s Scarecrow Spooktacular Contest time

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The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce inorder to bring camaraderie and fun to the historic downtown, is calling for entries in its annual Scarecrow Spooktacular Contest.  To register your scarecrow you must email Dena with the location request. Choose any lamppost in the downtown area. Only one scarecrow/business on each post. If your lamppost is

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Gladys Carter

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

GLADYS CARTER, 92, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois with her loving daughters by her side. She was born to the late Vernon and Ruth (nee Seymour) Zang on March 29, 1934 in Chester, Illinois. Gladys married Willis “Willie” Carter

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Melissa Sue White

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

MELISSA SUE WHITE, 50, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:31 pm, Monday, September 14, 2026 at her sister’s residence. She was born to the late Thomas White and Wanda (nee Crites) Moll on December 7, 1975 in Chester, Illinois. Due to her disability, she did not work outside her home. Melissa loved to spend

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Trump Administration Delivers More Than $33 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters

MO State News, News /

Trump Administration Delivers More Than $33 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska KANSAS CITY, MO — Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $33 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

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Governor Kehoe Announces $10 Million in Crime-Fighting Grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield Communities 

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe is announcing $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield counties, cities, towns, and one school district that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2026. The Governor’s Blue Shield program requires participating jurisdictions to create comprehensive, sustainable programs to fight crime and promote safer communities.

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