KELLIE VAUGHN, 41, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:37 am, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at her residence. She was born to Daniel and Tammy (nee Usher) Cowan on June 27, 1985 in Chester, Illinois. Kellie married Jess Vaughan on September 13, 2019 in Chester, Illinois; he survives. Kellie loved to watch wrestling with her […]
Chester remains undefeated, at 4-0 in the Cahokia Conference, and 5-2 overall BY JIM BEERS The Chester YellowJacket Football Team traveled to Dupo Friday October 2 to face the Tigers in a Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division matchup. The Jackets stung the Tigers 7-0 in the opening quarter, then unleashed a 20-0 second quarter to
YellowJackets cage the Tigers in 41-0 shutout Read More »
90 young dancers take the field for final Dance Camp performance BY JIM BEERS Each fall the Chester High School Dance Team hosts a dance camp for youth dancers interested in learning their first fundamental skills or increasing their current dancing skills. This year’s camp took place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday September 1-3, 2026.
2026 CHS Dance Camp was huge success Read More »
AGENDAREGULAR MEETING6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026City Hall Council Chambers · 215 North West Street · Perryville, MO 637751. Call to order by Mayor – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation.2. Citizen’s participation from floor – limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Any person, resident,or non-resident, wishing to address the Board of Aldermen
Board of Aldermen Agenda for October 6 Read More »
This week, to support Missouri’s agriculture industry amidst rising input costs, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19, authorizing a temporary suspension of motor vehicle fuel restrictions and a temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limitations. With extraordinary conditions this year having greatly increased input costs such as fertilizer and diesel fuel, the harvesting and
-CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 5, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL
Chester City Council and Cemetery/Finance Committee to meet Read More »
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 4-10, 2026 – centers on lithium-ion battery charging safety JEFFERSON CITY – Because an expanding array of household and mobile devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports thousands of consumer reported battery-related fires, Fire Prevention Week 2026 is focusing on safe charging
Chester’s Annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026,featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. Thisyear’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts some major highlights: the“Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military tribute aswell as a Flag Ceremony performed by the Sparta
The City of Chester Announces Chester Fall Festival 2026 Read More »
HILLSBORO, MO — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of hoops, hype, and high-fives! The world-famous Harlem Wizards are bringing their iconic brand of high-energy basketball, hilarious comedy, and trick-shot magic to the Jefferson College Field House on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the game taking place from 6:00 p.m.
Harlem Wizards Performing at Jefferson College on Oct. 24 Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In honor of Missouri’s fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red from sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026, until sunrise on Monday, October 5, 2026. The lighting coincides with ceremonies held in remembrance of the state’s firefighters who have paid the ultimate price
Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red to Honor State’s Fallen Firefighters Read More »
