SPARTA — The Sparta Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. According to the department’s news release: “an officer with the Sparta Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Hillcrest and Broadway. “During the course of the stop, 44 year old Michael P. Zaccheus of Ellis Grove,IL and 47 year old Veronica […]
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Crowd enjoys ceremony and FREE lunch on Veteran’s Day BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – An annual Veteran’s Day tradition returned to the Chester Kaskaskia VFW Post 3553 Friday November 11 when it hosted the community Veteran’s Day Ceremony. This year’s program was titled, “Honoring ALL Who Served.” Anthony West, Commander of the Chester
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CHESTER — Several students at Chester Grade School were recognized Friday November 4 for demonstrating the character trait of having good “Social Awareness”. They are: (Front row, left to right) Presley Braun, Sophia Sumpter, Braelyn Rains, and Brooklyn Eggemeyer. (Back row, left to right): Brenna Hammel, Kiara Mathis, and Carter Davitz. Not pictured: Mila Lopez.
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Howard W. Howell 52, Centralia IL, arrested November 7, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a retail theft charge. Is incarcerated. Anjelique D. Simpson 24, Percy, arrested November 7, 2022 by
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CHESTER — Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released his latest case updates: People v. Misty J. Russell (2022-CF-118) – On September 19, 2022, Misty J. Russell, 42 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown. Pursuant to the plea, Ms. Russell was sentenced
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tim Leonard announced today the hiring of SIU alum Molly Hudgins as the department’s deputy athletic director for administration and student services. In her senior leadership role, Hudgins will oversee academics, compliance and the department’s Name, Image and Likeness efforts. Prior to SIU, Hudgins served as
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The late Don Welge’s vision for advancing the nation’s food supply chain is set to come to fruition through the proposed Welge Food Beyond the Farm Certificate Fund. The late Don Welge, former CEO and president of Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, had a vision for the future of food supply chain management.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — In recognition of Veterans Day, Saluki Athletics is offering sideline tickets for Saturday’s game versus North Dakota State for only $10, by entering the online promo code “NDSU”. The award-winning Flying Salukis will do a three-plane flyover during the National Anthem of Saturday’s pre-game. Make sure to be in your seats by
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Trail of Tears Association Illinois chapter’s work in preserving and promoting awareness of the Cherokee tribe’s forced removal from North Carolina to Oklahoma through part of Southern Illinois and a book that explores Illinois’ history through paths traveled highlight the 2022 Friends of Morris Library Delta Awards at
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CHESTER — Randolph County States Attorney Jeremy Walker has released his latest case updates. People v. Samuel L.D. Simpson (2022-CF-207) – On October 27, 2022, Samuel L.D. Simpson, 27 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown. Pursuant to the plea, Mr. Simpson was
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