by Karen Stuppy STE. GENEVIEVE – The picnic tables have arrived and have been placed at the fairgrounds. These picnic tables were obtained through a grant through the Department of Natural Resources through their scrap tire grant program. They are of 100% recycled material and are definitely made to last. They look great and are […]
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the retirement of Carol Schulein Buch, storeroom manager, after an extraordinary 48 years of dedicated service. Carol Schulein Buch Carol began her journey at Memorial Hospital on August 1, 1976, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Ward Clerk. After three years in this
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CHESTER – During the construction and renovation phase at Memorial Hospital, a photo contest was held to select local photos as artwork for the new spaces. “The response was overwhelming, with multiple talented individuals submitting their work. Staff had the pleasure of anonymously selecting the photos they liked best for their new space,” a hospital
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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market took place Wednesday December 11, two weeks early to accommodate the Christmas Holidays. At the December Mobile Market, special guests State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative David Friess arranged for 150 frozen turkeys to be distributed to clients. Bryant and a representative from
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Local police agencies provide 34 kids an opportunity to shop for Christmas Gifts By Jim Beers CHESTER, Ill. – The Christmas season became a bit brighter for 34 children from the Randolph County area Monday night December 16 when police officers from Chester, Steeleville and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department provided the opportunity to purchase
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CHESTER – Steve Colonel, Chester High School Band and Choral Director, and Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Band and General Music Director, have presented the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Manager, with a donation of $2,234. Louis Holloway and Dave Hustedde, Food Pantry volunteers, Bob Koenegstein, Food Pantry Manager, and Steve and Sue
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Summit Chapter now has 30 active members By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER, ILL. – The Chester High School Summit Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony Wednesday November 6th in Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The event took place with inductees, NHS Sponsors, teachers, family, friends and administration in attendance to welcome
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Children from 19 Randolph County towns and 237 families will have a better Christmas due to the efforts of R.C. Marine Corp Reserve By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Randolph County Marine Corp Reserves completed their annual Toys for Tots Campaign on Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 13-15, 2024. This was the 77th year that
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STE. GENEVIEVE – In spite of a rainy day, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve welcomed over 100 guests on its second annual Holiday House Tour held on Saturday, December 14. Tour goers enjoyed holiday sights and sounds at ten different stops, including live music and refreshments at several stops. Eight private homes not
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JEFFERSON CITY – In 2024, the Missouri Department of Public Safety team continued to innovate to deliver improved programs and services in a changing public safety environment. As always, DPS’s exceptional team members worked closely with our public safety partners to respond to evolving needs, always driven by our commitment to serving Missourians with integrity.
