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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to Host POW/MIA Candlelight Vigil 9/18/2026

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial invites the public to join us for a special Candlelight Vigil onFriday, September 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM as we come together to honor and remember America’sPrisoners of War and those who are Missing in Action.This moving evening of reflection will pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of ournation’s […]

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda

September 17, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes                                   Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report                                                                        Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Shane Wagner’s request             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters Linda Schafer                             

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YellowJackets sting Bulldogs in cross-county rivalry battle

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

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

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

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

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

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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