EVANSVILLE — The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter recently participated in the Horticulture CDE at SWIC. The students were required to judge rings of different plants, identify 50 plants and complete a test on horticulture topics. The team tied for 10th place out of 14 schools. Participants were Blaine Rahn, Isaac […]
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CHESTER – On Wednesday March 15, five Chester High School students from the Future Farmers of America organization (FFA) attended the Section 22 Horticulture Contest hosted at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). Chester contestants included seniors Sydney Collins and Will Schuwerk; and juniors Emma Diskey, Maison Shemonic and Mason Werner. (Emily Millburg Photo)
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NEW YORK, NY – Professor James Franklin Sharp is a 1954 graduate of Chester High School in Chester, Illinois, who lives and works in New York City. New Professor Sharp Library & Media Center at CHS has been named after him because of his generosity to CHS and his impressive achievements. He says that in
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A trip down memory lane that features four alternate endings, along with three full-length stage readings from graduate students, combine for an enchanting four days provided by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s theater and dance programs this week. The 11th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival is Thursday through Sunday, March 23-26,
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ELLIS GROVE – The Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $19,069 grant for updated lifesaving equipment from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Our department is extremely grateful to the foundation for giving us the opportunity to purchase a Polaris Crew XP 1000 all-terrain vehicle (ATV), allowing us to better serve our community.
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriffs Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Isaiah I. Duty 30, Murphysboro, arrested March 13, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an uninsured motor vehicle charge. Released after posting $500 cash
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale team has launched a 2-year project to help educators around the state find effective ways to help students with disabilities and behavioral concerns stay in school rather than face disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion, thanks to a $5.841 million Special Education Behavior
CHESTER – The Chester City Council meets in regular session tonight. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, March 20, 2023 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses
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CHESTER – Chester High School student Jacob Handel was named an Honorable Mention recipient to the IHSA All-State Academic Team. He was one of only 50 students selected for this award in the state of Illinois.
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All-you-can-eat meal featured from 6:30-11:00 a.m. BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER —The Methodist Men’s group of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is proud to announce that this coming Saturday March 25 they will host their annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast. The event will take place in the FUMC Fellowship Hall. For
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