Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he […]
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Big crowd turns out for dedication of band stand renovations, band concert and Mom & Pop’s Pizza By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tuesday July 1st was a big night at Ft. Kaskaskia State Park as Park Ranger Shane Wagner hosted a special event to celebrate the recent renovation of the band stand with a band
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CHESTER – The people of Chester, Illinois celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday. The cannons roared. The bells rang out. The French Marines fired a rifle volley The band played. Master of Ceremonies Tom Welge. Mayor Joe Eggemeyer spoke
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Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Emeralds dance team recently participated in the UDA Dance Camp at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis from June 21 – 25. Emerald Ava Zerwig was named an All American. The group learned and performed a performance routine and earned a blue
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market, located under the pavilion at the Knights of Columbus Hall, brings the freshest produce you didn’t grow yourself. Each Saturday from 7am-noon, the vendors offer a variety of seasonal, locally grown vegetables. This is the time for tomatoes, potatoes, summer squash, green beans, peppers, onions and
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri. Remote participation is available. At the meeting, the council will consider one nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is honored to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) Flag. An extraordinary art piece and symbol for suicide prevention, created by retired U.S. Navy Chief and nationally recognized artist, Joe Pisano of Pisano Artistry. The Missouri VSTAA Flag,
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CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.
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CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building. This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester. The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo
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