CHESTER – On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible bear sighting approximately two miles south of Evansville. After further investigation into the call, it was determined and verified that the bear sighting was a valid report. “We are encouraging the public not […]
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Professor James Franklin Sharp grew up in Chester, Illinois, and graduated from Chester High School. He now lives and works in New York City, where he is an investor and philanthropist. He has provided scholarships to CHS Graduating Seniors since 1999. Including scholarships and other donations he has given more
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Howie, who was killed in WWII action, was finally located, identified, brought home, and given full military funeral at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – James Mills Howie was born June 12, 1919 to M.S. and Minerva Howie. He was a member of the United States Air Force and fought
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CHESTER – The Chester Women’s Club hosted the club’s annual Chester High School Senior Girls’ Tea on Friday afternoon, March 23 at the fellowship hall of the First United Church. Following an hors d’oeuvre buffet, Tammy Grah presented a power point program titled “Back In Time”, featuring a pictoral history of Chester High School. In
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Nathan D. Seyler 43, Chester, arrested May 30, 2023 by Chester Police for operating uninsured motor vehicle & a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge. Is incarcerated. John C. Rickenberg 27, New
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a special event to help businesses with the multifaceted challenge of recruiting employees. The university’s Career Development Center is hosting the inaugural Virtual SIUC Partnership Conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Employers of all types and sizes are welcome
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CHESTER – The City of Chester announced Friday dates and changes for the 2023 Fall Festival. This year’s weekend of Family, Friends and Fun will be held October 20-22. The City has been informed it will no longer be allowed to use an area that was key to our set up and allowed us
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council meets this evening at 6 p.m. in the city hall. The tentative agenda:
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the city hall. The tentative agenda:
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Sunset Concerts Series, a Southern Illinois summer tradition since 1978, kicks off June 22 with six weeks of free musical entertainment for all ages and interests. This summer’s concerts begin on the steps of Shryock Auditorium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and the venue alternates between the
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