CHESTER — A 25-year-old Ellis Grove man was hurt in a traffic crash on Chester Road in Randolph County Saturday, October 9. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Jacob Long was taken to Memorial Hospital in Chester for treatment of his injuries. The sheriff’s office report states Long was the driver of a southbound 2015 …
CHESTER – Several students at Chester Grade School were recently recognized for demonstrating the character trait of having good relationship skills. Honored were: Jace Belton, Paisley Martin, Brayden Wright, Harper Stewart, Averi Cowell, Derek Sumpter, Grayson McCoy, Ady Caron, Billy Allison, Austin Pine, Camryn Petrowske, Carter Belton, Briselda Ordenez, and Dalton Jenson. Each honoree received …
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CHESTER — Steve Sympson (left) and Bob Decker (right) put the finishing touches on stacks of food items being offered at the September Mobile Market. The event is made possible by the St. Louis Area Food Bank. The event is sponsored by the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP). Alvin Petrowske checks clients in at …
CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths as of Wednesday. There are 42 active cases with two persons in the hospital. There have been 5,566 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,426 recoveries and 98 deaths. The Illinois Department of …
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Molly M. Zieba 32, Golconda, arrested October 5, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for driving while license revoked. Released after posting $500 cash bond. Ronald A. Arpin 30, Red Bud, arrested October 6, 2021 by …
CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2021 Homecoming Parade Friday, October 8. Contributing photographer Jim Beers provided this pictorial of the event. The Chester Fire Department leads the parade. VFW color guard First place float winner: Freshman class of 2025 “Freshman Saloon” Marek Sawicki, son of Pawel and Kristi Sawicki and grandson of Jim …
CHESTER — On Saturday, October 2, Red Dot Construction & Equipment Rentals was honored by the Chamber of Commerce for 40+ years of outstanding business and service to the community. Pictured left to right: Dan Colvis and Mary Sulser with the Chamber, Tammi and Kurt Schroeder, owners/operators of Red Dot; Chamber President Robert Welker, Casey …
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Monday. There are 41 active cases with three persons in the hospital. There have been 5,551 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,414 recoveries and 96 deaths. The Illinois Department of …
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CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce honored Judy McFaddin of McFaddin’s Kennels and Pet Boarding, on October 2nd, for 40+ years of outstanding business and service to the community. Pictured left to right, Mary Sulser, Casey Parker, Linda Sympson and President Bob Welker, all with the Chamber; Judy McFaddin, owner/operator, and Dan Colvis, Chamber. …
CHESTER — The Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma participated in the Illinois State DKG Virtual Art Mart Bazaar. Chapters throughout the state of Illinois donated items for the Virtual Chapter Art Mart. Due to the Covid restrictions, the event was held virtually and members throughout the state participated. Mary Ann Stumpe, longtime member …
