CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrest of a Collinsville, Illinois resident in connection to a vehicle pursuit in Randolph County. On Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle entering Randolph County on Baldwin Road. Randolph County Deputies quickly located and initiated a traffic […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. 23-year-old Joshua T. Brown of Chester, arrested October 30, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for public indecency. Pretrial Release. 56-year-old Cedric D. Lifter of Carbondale, arrested October 30, 2023 by Sparta Police for violation of bail bond. Is incarcerated. 26-year-old Phillip
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NEW YORK, N.Y. – James Franklin Sharp grew up in Chester, Illinois, and now lives and works in New York City. But, he returned recently to his alma mater, SIU-Carbondale, to be honored for his $1 million gift to the university’s museum, the latest in a series of gifts he has made to the
CHESTER, Ill. – Chester just got a whole lot tastier with a new DQ® restaurant in town. Owner Scott Rust displays the first dollar earned. American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), the legacy brand beloved for its mouthwatering meals and tasty treats, recently announced its new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant opening in Chester Monday. Conveniently
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EVANSVILLE — Five members of Christ Our Savior FFA attended the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Members who attended were: Alyssa Heimann, Christine Liefer, Brianna Brake, Charlie Rahlfs and Isaac Luebkemann. The members attended sessions, workshops and the expo. The keynote speaker for the opening session was Juan Bendaña.
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CHESTER – The October 2023 Mobile Market of the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry served 233 households with 561 individuals. Matt McCoy (front) and Mike Cowan (back) await the directive to begin the distribution of approximately 100 crates of fresh, ripe plums at the October Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. McCoy
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Administration provides pizza party for 103 students who had “perfect” attendance in September By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 103 students who had perfect attendance from September 5 through September 29 at Chester High School. September was “Attendance Awareness Month” and Chester High School Assistant Principal, Robin Barton and Principal, Jeremy Blechle rewarded students
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CHESTER – With the cold weather approaching us, there are many kids who may not be able to afford the proper winter clothing and we want to give back and help. Come on out December 2nd at the Chester Eagles for the Winter Clothing Drive and Ugly Sweater Contest that evening. Donations needed: Coats, Hats,
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Mariah Bargman, the Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator and her counterpart at Sparta Community Hospital, Jennifer Barbour, presented at the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) Conference in Galena on October 27. Mariah Bargman and Jennifer Barbour The annual ISHMPR Fall Conference invites marketing, public relations, and communications
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER BANK, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Transportation held a joint groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 31 for the Don Welge Memorial Bridge (formerly Chester Bridge) on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, about 14miles north of Perryville. The new bridge will connect Perryville, Mo. and Chester,
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