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CAPE GIRARDEAU — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.      For many, daily routines shift as the

Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy.   We are pleased to announce that Swyear Amusements will returning with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every

CHESTER – The minutes of the last two meetings of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 have been released.   The meetings included the regular meeting on August 21 and a special meeting on August 23.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting August 21, 2025   The

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 42 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2025-2026 school year. Sheryl A. Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she is looking forward to learning about their scholarly and creative activities and how they will contribute in the classroom. “We are excited about the

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   55-year-old Tracy L. Jany of Chester, September 15, 2025 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for retail theft and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Incarcerated.   28-year-old Marcos Atsin-Leonides of Chester September 17, 2025 by Chester Police for home