CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Arrested were: Daniel A. Campos, 40, West Frankfort, arrested November 15, 2021 by Illinois State Police on a Randolph County warrant for escape. Bond amount is $150,000. Is incarcerated. Robert L. W. Williams, 46, Farmington MO, arrested November 17, 2021 by Chester Police […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); and Chris Miller (R-Oakland) are issuing the following statement on Governor JB Pritzker calling the Rittenhouse verdict a “tragedy.” “Governor Pritzker’s remarks on the Rittenhouse verdict are beyond reprehensible. The right of self-defense is a basic right of all Americans regardless of
JEFFERSON CITY – More Missourians are expected to travel and gather together this year for larger Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations after a quieter holiday season in 2020 because of COVID-19. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is advising folks to reduce the risk of fires as we enter the five-week period of elevated fire hazards. “Thanksgiving
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JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Monday announced that his partnership with the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) Division of Employment Security has returned over $6 million to Missourians who have applied for unemployment benefits. This partnership was announced in October. By cross-referencing DOLIR’s contact data with the Unclaimed Property database, the
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 41-year-old woman from Union, Mo. suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County early Monday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Amy L. Jett was the driver of a southbound 2017 Ford Escape which ran off the left side of the roadway and struck the median
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By Jim Beers, contributing writer CHESTER — After missing their last two annual Christmas parties, the American Legion Auxiliary is excited to host a “live” Christmas party this year. The event is scheduled for their regular meeting night Monday December 13. One of the primary organizers of the party is Farida Hollaway who said,
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ST. LOUIS — As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead at a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by giving blood or platelets in the coming week As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends is a priority for many Americans, but paying attention to how the meal will impact the budget is also important. Farm Bureau’s 36th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 or less than $6 per person.
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By Jim Beers CHESTER — The First United Methodist Church in Chester held a special celebration Sunday November 14 recognizing two members in the church who have attained the honor of being “50-Year Legacy Members”. Jack Lindsey and Mike Lutz have reached the 50-year mark of having continuous membership at FUMC in Chester. Jack
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health says the number of persons fully immunized for COVID-19 in the Prairie State is nearing 7.7 million doses or 70.9 percent of the eligible population. The IDPH says Randolph County has vaccinated 45.35 percent of its eligible population, that is 14,559 fully vaccinated individuals. It reports 2,424
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