MODOC — The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (4800 Lock and Dam Road) no longer requires an altered schedule for recreational lockages. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the dry summer months but increasing amounts of rainfall have finally returned things back to normal conditions,” an official stated. However, the official pointed out […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda August 17, 2023 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Tony West/Linda
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA helped Randolph County Farm Bureau serve ice cream at the World Shooting Complex. The money raised during the Grand America supports the youth in the agriculture community. Thank you Farm Bureau for supporting our future!
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jonathon H. Bailey 36, Collinsville, arrested August 7, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a unlawful violation of order of protection charge. Bond amount is $5,000. Is incarcerated. Jeremiah J. Neloms 23, Houston
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s board of directors have announced ground will soon be broken for a new Medical Office Building (MOB), which will be constructed on the campus at 1900 State Street in Chester. The MOB will be located on the west side of the existing hospital and be the new home for the
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will use a $445,500 federal grant to explore ways of turning off a genetic switch that allows rare but devasting cancer to progress in children. Judith Davie, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the SIU School of Medicine,
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METROPOLIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials have announced the arrest of 38-year-old Mitra S. Tyson of Metropolis, Ill., on charges of felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon, felony Armed Violence, felony Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, felony Possession of Ecstasy with Intent to Deliver, felony Possession of
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EVANSVILLE, Ill. — Christ Our Savior FFA helped to serve ice cream at the Farm Bureau stand. The stand was at the World Shooting Complex. Members pictured (left to right, back to front): Christine Liefer, Alyssa Heimann, and Brianna Brake. Those members not pictured are: Blaine Rahn, Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Rahlfs, and Alex
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CHESTER – A Boil Water Order was placed in effect Saturday for all residents on Solomon, Palestine Road, Diamond Cross, Lake View Estates, York Road, Oakdale, Robinson and the Randolph County Lake until further notice.
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Passengers enjoy tours of Popeye Town By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The American Countess visited the Chester riverfront Wednesday August 2nd. The regal paddlewheel river cruise ship stopped in Chester on its way down the Mighty Mississippi. While docked at Chester Landing passengers had the opportunity to take bus tours of the city
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