CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announce the addition of Will Harris to its membership, as well as his selection as Artist of the Month for June 2025. Harris, a resident of Chester and former owner of 1st Class Auto, currently works at Flex-line Automation Inc. His affinity for working […]
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PERRYVILLE – On Wednesday June 4th at 6:01 p.m., Perryville Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 1205 S. Kingshighway. Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Mantz said “firefighters found an approximate 60′ by 120′ structure with heavy smoke and flames. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School’s Class of 2025 has accepted $1.6 million in post-secondary scholarships. The announcement was made during the 2025 Senior Signing Day celebration at Perry Park Center on May 16. Students recognized during Senior Signing Day included those who have enrolled in trade schools, colleges and universities, and internship programs, as well
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CARBONDALE, IL — Hangar 9, a beloved institution on Carbondale’s legendary Illinois Avenue strip, is set to reopen this August with exciting updates and new ownership. Southern Illinois University (SIU) alumni Andrew Perlmutter and Scott Moller acquired the venue from longtime owner Sally Carter. Hangar 9 closed its doors on December 31, 2024, after 47 years
PERRYVILLE – Work will soon begin to make the Perryville High School football fields safe for players and spectators after the fields were littered with broken glass and debris during the May 14 tornado. The playing field in Pirate Stadium and the practice field will be stripped and re-sodded to ensure that all dangerous materials
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PERRYVILLE, MO. – TG Missouri Corporation’s Perryville facility has received a $112,060 Power Moves® rebate from Citizens Electric Corporation, recognizing a series of energy efficiency upgrades that align with the company’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The rebate was earned through a combination of high-efficiency equipment upgrades,
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland proudly recognize Emily Leible, Lucy Allen, and Kaitlin Lobbig of Perryville, Mo. as members of the 2025 Girl Scout Bronze Award class. These Girl Scouts earned the highest award for Cadette Girl Scouts, the Silver Award. Silver Award Girl Scouts collaborate with their troop to
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Chester VFW Post 3553 and American Legion Post 487 host wonderful event to “Remember and Honor” those who died to keep America Safe and Free By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester’s Memorial Day Service took place Monday May 26. This year’s event was hosted at the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. The weather was perfect
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior graduated four students this past weekend. Charlie is the son of Robert and Nancy Rahlfs from Chester. Charlie will be attending SWIC to pursue a degree in agriculture. Isaac is the son of Tim and Lisa Luebkemann of Red Bud. Isaac will be attending SIUC for plant and
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Class of 2025 is 139th class to graduate from Chester High School By Jim Beers CHESTER, Ill. – Sunday May 18th Chester High School held its 139th Commencement in the history of the school. The Class of 2025 took center stage at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium at 3:00 p.m. in front of a packed house.
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