CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, hosted a Junior Explorers Camp June 19-21. This three-day camp provided educational and hands-on-activities for students entering 6th-8th grade. During the camp, the students heard from 14 hospital departments, Chester Family Dental, the Chester Fire Department, and they were trained in CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and first aid. The […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has received a $10,000 grant to help with the cost of new ballistic plate carrier vests and Kevlar helmets for its patrol deputies. Sheriff Peters would like to thank the Randolph County Board of Commissioners for their willingness to make sure our Deputies are equipped with the
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A pilot workshop next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will give participants a chance to discover a longstanding Renaissance era tradition of artistic anatomy by studying cadavers and learning from human anatomy and medical experts. The intensive four-day Artistic Anatomy Drawing Workshop, July 13-16, melds the arts and sciences
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CHESTER – The American Red Cross conducted a blood drive June 15 at the Chester American Legion. Katie Koester and Nathan Koester of Coulterville enjoy snacks while they recover from donating blood Thursday June 15 at the American Legion in Chester. Both Koester’s are regular donors at the American Legion Blood Drives.
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Ronald J. Ballheimer 50, Christopher IL, arrested June 12, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for probation violation. Bond amount is $5,000. Is incarcerated. James O. Partridge 52, Murphysboro, arrested June 13, 2023 by
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Bargman, Sulser and Liefer grab top honors BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Citizen of the Year” and “Business Person of the Year” event Friday June 16th at the Chester St. Nicholas Landmark. The event marked the 50th year for the presentation of the awards, having
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MODOC, Ill. – Beginning immediately, recreational lockages will be scheduled at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc (4800 Lock and Dam Road). The Lock is taking action to manage a sustainable pool for all boat traffic in order to prevent unnecessary water loss because of very low water conditions. The schedule
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Jimmy Beers returns for his 15th season appearing in the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – Local drummer-percussionist Jimmy Beers just finished his 15th season serving as a percussionist in the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra for the Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIMF). The Southern Ilinois Symphony Orchestra stands for applause
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MONMOUTH, Ill. — Gavin Conway of Steeleville graduated from Monmouth College on May 14 with a degree in business administration and economics. Conway is the son of Terry and Misty Conway of Steeleville, Ill.. The featured speaker at Monmouth’s 166th Commencement Exercises on was former U.S. Congressman Richard A. Gephardt, a two-time presidential candidate. Founded
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Owner Scott Rust and family donate 250 Blizzards which raise $806.85 for 2025 CHS Band and Swing Choir Florida performance BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Scott Rust of Coulterville is the owner of the Chester Dairy Queen that is being built in Chester. His wife, Dani and two sons, Nolan and Nash, are
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