A funeral will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 for 74-year-old Susan K. Knight of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 peacefully in her home in Sainte Genevieve. She was born June 28, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo., a daughter to Robert Bauer and Helen (Brake) Bauer, who both preceded […]
A funeral will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 for 90-year-old Emogene Mae Nickelson of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was born October 29, 1934 in River Aux Vases, Mo,, a daughter to Ignatius Schmeider and Appollonia (Basler) Schmeider, who both preceded her
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There were 90 students with perfect attendance during February and five Students of the Month for March By Jim Beers CHESTER — On Wednesday March 19, Chester High School recognized students who had achieved perfect attendance for the month of February 2025, and announced the March 2025 Students of the Month. There were 90 students
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas that
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Daryl Toyne, 95, passed away Saturday morning, February 22, at Accura HealthCare of Lake City, Iowa. Daryl Don Toyne was born November 14, 1929, to parents Victor and Florence (Riedesel) Toyne of rural Greene County, Iowa. After graduating from Lohrville High School in 1947, he spent time working at the Whiteman Elevator before transitioning to
A memorial service will be held Saturday for 83-year-old Michael Woodrow Schrumpf of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1941 in Perryville, Mo. to Woodrow Wilson Schrumpf and Imogene (Hunt) Schrumpf who both preceded him in death. Michael and Terry Ann Griffard were married
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery. Pretrial Release. Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC, an independently organized event featuring live TED-style talks, is happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 29, and tickets are available for purchase online now. The event focusing on ideas worth spreading will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive.
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Quick action on the part of staff and Chester Fire Department eliminates major damage By Jim Beers CHESTER — A pesky grease fire in the Chester VFW kitchen forced staff to call the Chester Fire Department Friday night. The call was received by the CFD at 10:15 p.m. to have firefighters respond to 939 State
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is again presenting a statewide online art competition to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of Illinois high school juniors and seniors. One of the winning entries in the SIU School of Art and Design’s inaugural Creative Futures online high school art
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