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Cast, crew, and orchestra wow crowds at each presentation and bring the house down consistently   By Jim Beers CHESTER — Chester High School’s 2025 production of “The Addams Family” was a huge success and pleased audiences at each show. The musical featured a cast of 10 main actors along with an additional 12 ancestors […]

CHS SADD Sponsor, Cheri Diercks-Boyd, and Chester Fire Department’s Tim Crow coordinate activities to encourage students’ safe choices   By Jim Beers CHESTER – For decades Chester High School has hosted numerous prom week activities to encourage safe choices for students. Historically nation-wide, homecoming week, prom week and graduation week have been famous for students

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Salukis Care Day is all about enhancing the emotional wellness of students and helping them de-stress so they can thrive and succeed. Faner Plaza will be filled with a variety of fun and meaningful activities for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. In case

EVANSVILLE, Ill.  – Christ Our Savior held its 5th annual banquet, where members were honored with different awards and showcased their accomplishments from the year.     Those pictured in front Lacee Liefer, Brianna Brake and Christine Liefer. In back Brian Liefer, Isaac Sims, Isaac Luebkemann, Adam Rahn and Charlie Rahlfs. Members not pictured are

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Which of the unique and unlikely watercraft will cross the finish line first at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake on April 26?     (First and third photos) Students show off their ingenuity in 2024 as they set off on the racecourse. (Second photo) A 1989 team chooses

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – The Christ Our Savior FFA recently competed in Dairy Judging at the Bond County Fairgrounds.   Members judged five different classes of cows based on their ability to produce dairy.    Congratulations to Charlie Ralphs on placing 9th overall!     Members who  participated are: (Starting on the left) Brianna Brake, Lacee Liefer,

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

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,

CHESTER – At Memorial Hospital, our top priority is the safety of our patients. Our mission is to ensure their wellbeing through the best safety practices.   Every one of our employees dedicates themselves to ensuring the best safety practices possible to reduce harm and improve patient outcomes.   Memorial recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week,

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA members competed in the Horticulture competition at the SWIC greenhouse.   Members identified plants, judged plants from best to worse, and took a test on horticulture.     Members who participated are: (Starting on the left) Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Ralphs, Brianna Brake, Olivia Crank, and Lacee Liefer.