STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary Kindergarteners took to the runway for their second annual ABC Fashion Show on Friday, Nov. 7, in the school gymnasium. After spending the past few months learning all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters and their sounds, students celebrated their hard work in style! Each kindergartener created a special […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market was held Wednesday, October 22. Chester High School volunteers pose for a photo at the end of the October 22, 2025, Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. (Left to right) Amy Miller, CHS Teacher, Leslie Asbury, Mackenzie Deimund, Peyton Dixon, Brookelynn McClain,
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Approximately 40 veterans and family members enjoy a morning of recognition, music and tribute By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday morning, November 10, Chester Grade School faculty, students, and staff honored local veterans at their annual Veteran’s Day breakfast and school-wide assembly. The event began at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the
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CHESTER – Chester High School hosted a Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Nov. 6. Donors provided 35 usable pints of blood. Fourteen of the donors were giving for the very first time. CHS student Ryker Hoffman donates blood at the Fall Blood Drive at Chester High School. The event was sponsored by the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Fr. Greg Klump, who served as associate pastor Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church from 2009-2018, will be returning to Ste. Genevieve this coming Sunday November 16th for a book signing event to be held at 11:30 at the DuBourg Center located at 305 Merchant Street. Fr. Greg published his first work this
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OAK LAWN – On the day before Veterans Day, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the niece of a World War II veteran who was injured while fighting in France and Germany. Frerichs reunited Army Rifleman James R. Bennett’s medal with niece Patti Knies during a ceremony at VFW
SPRINGFIELD– As winter weather approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This week marks National Winter Weather Preparedness Week, a timely opportunity for individuals, families, and communities to plan ahead for the challenges the season can bring. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Kennedi Fischer has been chosen as the Elks Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School. Kennedi is the daughter of Jamie and Patrick Fischer. Kennedi’s scholastic honors include: being ranked third in her graduating class; being in the Top 10 percent of her class; and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Linley Wehner, the Rotary Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School. Linley is the daughter of Amber and Dustin Wehner. Linley’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10 percent for two years; earning Summa Cum Laude; earning Magna Cum Laude for two
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Fall Party at the American Legion in Chester Friday, November 7th. Many employees were celebrated for their years of service. Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards: 5 Years Patricia Alvarado Hernandez James Boucher Jeanice Brandes Kimberly Fulmer Aleisha Garver Alyssa Gibbs Kathryn
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