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Chester Methodist Men and Women award college scholarships

Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS             A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester […]

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Memorial Hospital Offers Convenient Finger-Stick Lead Testing

Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer

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Lady beetles and aphids: Why releases often fall short

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among

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Illinois State Police’s New Bicycle Response Team Increases Community Engagement

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) new Bicycle Response Team is on a roll this summer as it hits the streets of the Illinois State Fair for the first of many large-scale events the Team is expected to attend in support of ISP’s mission of protecting public safety. The Bicycle Response Team was established

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Dr. Jane Barker receives Chamber Award!

Her ability to provide not only exceptional medical care, but also genuine comfort and compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of countless patients and families.Dr. Barker’s dedication to service extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a proud Army veteran, she brings a deep sense of duty, discipline, and selflessness to everything

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Museum presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg, The Last Badeners in the USA

Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg , The Last Badeners in the USA. On August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orris Theater. This film and program were presented earlier this year to a packed house. New Offenburg got its name from Offenburg, a city in Germany located between

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