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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6 p.m.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 17, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Proposed 2026 budget-Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Standing Committee Reports Take Pride […]

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Wanda Kay Gerler

A funeral will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 for 75-year-old Wanda Kay Gerler of Frohna, Missouri who peacefully passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 14, 1950 in Sikeston, MO to Mearl Arthur and Mary Marie (Tucker) Masterson. They preceded her

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Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest reports

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

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.

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CHS hosts safety assembly and auto accident re-enactment

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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CHS Theatre production of ‘Addams Family’ is huge hit!

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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