CHESTER – Voters in Randolph County are going to the polls today, casting their votes in the consolidated election. Among the races on the ballot: A four-way race for mayor of Chester. The candidates are Tom Page, Joe L. Eggemeyer, Nancy Crossland and Richard Ray Brueggemann. In Coulterville, four persons are seeking […]
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A burial of cremated remains for 90-year-old Wanda Lee “Wicked Wanda” Cumberland of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born August 24, 1934 in Moberly, Mo., daughter of Archie Lee Cooley and Ruby Louise Cooley who both preceded her in death.
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A funeral will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 for 93-year-old Gilbert F. “Gib” Besand of Perryville, Missouri who passed away early Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born July 5, 1931 in Perry County, Mo. to Bertrand Gilbert and Frances Ann (McCauley) Besand, who both
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 for 62-year-old Cletus G Kraenzle of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born October 6, 1962 in Perryville, Mo. a son of Cletus Kraenzle and Marcella (Glaser) Kraenzle, who both
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Prom Court has been unveiled. Pictured are the members of the 2025 Chester High School Prom Court. (Front row, left to right) are Camryn Wolff, Junior Princess Candidate; Sadessa Sellers, Senior Queen Candidate; Mirra Krieg, Senior Queen Candidate; Whitney Sulser, Senior Queen Candidate; and Callie Davis,
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CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized as the February 2025 “Jackets of the Month”. Pictured (left to right) are Lisa Ketchum, Faculty Member of the Month; Kru Jany, Kindergarten, Maelee McDonough, 2nd Grade, Wyoma McGuire, 3rd Grade; Brycen Petrowske, 4th Grade; Ryker Ridings, 5th Grade; Mabrie Cushman, 7th
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By Jim Beers CHESTER — The Chester Grade School Jr. High Band, under the direction of Sue Colonel, traveled to Marion, Illinois Friday March 28 to compete in the 2025 IGSMA Organizational Music Contest. The group earned an “Excellent” rating at their 4:00 p.m. performance. Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Jr. High Band
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CHESTER – Twenty-three Chester Grade School students were recognized last month with “HIVE” Good Character Awards. Students were nominated for demonstrating one of the four “HIVE” Character Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. Pictured (in no particular order) are the students. They are listed by the “HIVE” character trait for which
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — There is literally something for everyone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer. A diverse assortment of camps and programs will entertain, educate, engage and appeal to people of all ages and abilities as well as hobbies, passions and personal interests. Participants engage in unique learning activities in
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will open three new exhibitions in April, including one that celebrates the region’s LGBTQ+ community. A display featuring dresses on loan from drag queens Jodie Santana and Blanche Dubois is being installed as part of an exhibition that opens Friday, April 4,
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