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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards for Social Awareness

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CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented 13 Character Awards Friday November 19 to students who had demonstrated the trail of having good “Social Awareness”. Pictured here are (left to right) are Tristen Joiner, Kinsley Middendorf, and Jolynn Frazer. Other honorees were not available for the photo. Jim Beers Photo Honorees include Tristen Joiner, Kinsley Middendorf, Kennedy […]

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Emergency blood and platelet shortage persists as patient needs continue over holiday season

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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 weeks.   As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross

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Felix Vallé House State Historic Site celebrates Le Réveillon, a French Christmas, Dec. 4

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JEFFERSON CITY –  Staff members at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site invite the public to join as they celebrate Le Réveillon from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. This annual celebration highlights the music, food, customs and decorations of a French Christmas celebration of the early 1800s. Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is

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Governor Parson joins 14 Republican Governors in signing onto Operation Open Roads Initiative

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JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Governor Mike Parson joined 14 other Republican Governors in signing onto the Operation Open Roads initiative. The Governors issued a joint statement committing to use their respective state authority to implement solutions that support supply chain efficiency, cut regulatory red tape, and increase market access, in response to supply chain shortages being

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Lewis & Clark Chapter of Illinois SAR honor law enforcement officers

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STEELEVILLE — The Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Illinois Society of Sons of the American Revolution recently presented Law Enforcement Commendation medals and certificates to a Randolph County deputy sheriff and two Steeleville police officers. Left to right are Deputy Jonathan Barbour, Steeleville Police Chief Jim Zidler, Sgt. Justin Baker, Lewis & Clark Chapter

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources shares green tips for the holiday season

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JEFFERSON CITY — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. Americans typically generate the largest amount of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. As you plan your holiday events and gatherings, remember to add a bit of green to your party theme. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources shares some tips to

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Official Missouri Dinosaur Visitor Site to be dedicated at SGMLC Grand Opening

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STE. GENEVIEVE–The Missouri Dinosaur, Parrosaurus missouriensis, is on the move and now has found a home at the new Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC), which will become the Official Missouri Dinosaur Visitor Site. The museum’s grand opening will begin with a ribbon cutting and ceremony on December 11 at 11:00 a.m. to feature this unique dinosaur

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Randolph County remains a ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission county

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CHESTER — The number of COVID-19 cases in Randolph County jumped to 40 with the addition Monday of 20 new cases in the latest report from the county health department. There have been 5,745 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,605 recoveries and 100 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report

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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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