Randolph County News

CHESTER — The Chester Eagles Aerie 3252 has made a donation to the local Toys for Tots campaign.     Eagles President, Bruce Lowrey, recently presented Lee Hollaway with a check for $300 to help sponsor the 2023 “Toys for Tots” campaign.   Hollaway and his wife Farida are instrumental in the success of the

CHESTER – The Chester Eagles Club Aerie 3252 held a ceremony Wednesday November 15 to donate $1,800 to the 2023 “Cops and Kids at Christmas” program.   The date for the shopping event will be Monday December 18 at which time kids will have the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts with local police men

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school introduces the 2023-2024 Student Council officers.     Christine Liefer – vice president, Brianna Brake – president, Charlie Rahlfs – treasurer and Isaac Luebkemann-secretary.

American Legion and VFW host excellent program By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday November 11 was Veteran’s Day 2023 and the Chester American Legion Post 487 was the host of the Annual Veteran’s Day Program and Ceremony. On an alternating schedule, American Legion Post 487 and the Chester VFW Post 3553 take turns hosting the

SPARTA — A Sparta, Illinois family who lost their Ridge Road home in a fire Sunday morning is asking for help from their community.   According to the woman’s mother, her daughter managed to get their three kids, three dogs, and a cat out of the house before it burned down.   But none of

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital hosted their Fall Party at the VFW in Chester on Friday, November 10th.   Many employees were celebrated for their years of service.   Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards:     5 Years, Richard Clasen, Justin Davis, Bernie Ernst, Jessica Fleenor, Austin Gendron, Gregory Griffith,