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Memorial receives grant for bleed control training for schools

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Ill. is the recipient of an Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) 2023-2024 EMS Education Mini Awards grant. Through the grant, Memorial is providing bleed control training and kits to all schools in the Chester and Steeleville school districts. From left are Tim Blair, Assistant Principal at CGS; Kim […]

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Special concert planned in honor of former band director, Eric Seibel

PERRYVILLE – A special concert is planned to honor former PHS band director, Eric Seibel, who passed away in June. And a very special piece of music will be performed publicly for the first time during the concert – a commissioned composition written in honor of Mr. Seibel.     Eric Seibel   The PHS

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United Way invites community to ‘Get on the Bus!’ during National Volunteer Month

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI –Potential volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the many organizations in the United Way of Southeast Missouri network are invited to “Get on the Bus!” The free tours scheduled April 23 from 3-5 p.m. and April 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. are designed for people looking for the right

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Memorial Hospital hosts third Annual Fun Run/Walk

CHESTER, Ill. – On Friday, March 22, Memorial Hospital of Chester hosted their 3rd Annual Community Fun Run/Walk at the Chester Cohen Complex. 115 individuals participated in the event, and six businesses joined in with informational tables and free goodies.     Chester School District 139 is always a great supporter of this event, and

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MDC: Volunteers needed for Bashin’ Trash community event April 20 in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Team up with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department for this year’s Bashin’ Trash litter clean-up event set for 9 a.m. on April 20!     Team up with MDC and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department for this year’s Bashin’ Trash litter clean-up event

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CHS students and staff members assist at mobile market

CHESTER – Two Chester High School students and two CHS Staff members volunteered to help out at the February 2024 Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market.     Pictured are (left to right) Any Miller, Leslie Asbury, Peyton Dickson, and Angie Werner. Jim Beers Photo     The foursome braved the very cold weather and

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to announce winner of 2024 Makers Madness Contest to name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Following eight weeks of rigorous competition, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will announce the winner of the fifth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public voted on which product deserves the 2024 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free April programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in April with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Turkey Hunting: Gobble Basics: Intro to Turkey Calls | 1 – 2 p.m. on April 3 at Cape Nature Center | Register online athttps://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/198016   With turkey season right around the corner, many will be

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School students go on mission trip

EVANSVILLE – Several students and two adults from the Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School in Evansville, Ill. recently traveled to Marianna, Florida for a week to help at Innovative Charities: a food pantry, a food distribution center and a thrift store.     Mission Trip participants were: (back row) Josh Wallace, Robert Rahlfs, Charlie

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