CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Dylan R. Williams 29, Sparta, arrested July 5, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for resisting a peace officer. Released after posting $150 cash bond. Austin M. Laramore 18, Baldwin, arrested July 6, 2022 by Baldwin Police for criminal damage to […]
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PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – Prairie du Rocher is adopting parking restrictions and street closures for its 300th anniversary. Event parking is only allowed in the following designated areas: Fort de Chartres, American Legion, St Joseph’s Catholic School/Church, and Durbin’s bluff view parking next to quarry. Shuttles will transport people to and from event.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The following River Region student has been named to the Deans’ List at Drake University. Alex Birchler of Red Bud. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2022 semester at Drake. Drake University is a midsize,
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ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood or platelets in July. The Red Cross saw a steep drop in blood and platelet donations last month, and donors are asked to make appointments now to prevent
CHESTER — Judge Richard Brown of the First United Methodist Men’s Group in Chester presents Steve Colonel, Chester High School Band Director, with a check for $300 in appreciation for assistance that several band and chorus members provided for the recent UMM Pancake Breakfast. Members of the music program have helped serve food, clean tables
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CHESTER — Chester Police Chief Bobby Helmers posed for a picture with several Chester Grade School students on the last week of school. The event was a “Police and Fire Day” at which all fifth graders had the opportunity to visit with Chester police officers and firemen to learn about the duties of each respective
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PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – This weekend in Prairie du Rocher, residents and friend alike will be celebrating the 300th anniversary founding of this old French town. Classic Rock 931 FM will be on hand for the celebration: Here are the events planned: Some important dates in the Prairie du Rocher area’s history. 1703 French
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just two years ago this weekend, U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) authored a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt requesting the National Park Service (NPS) conduct a study of the historical significance of sites in Prairie du Rocher for possible recognition as a National Historic Park. This action came
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CHESTER — Chester Grade School honored the following six students Friday May 13 in the final Character Award presentations of the 2021-2022 school year. The character trait being recognized was “Good Decision-Making Skills”. Pictured (left to right) are Cindy Ponder, Program Coordinator, Bree Johnson, Jason Stumpe, Madison Stauffer, Halliyah Santizo, and Presley Howell. Not
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QUINCY, Ill. — Two students from the River Region have graduated from Quincy University. Collin Jerald Doiron of Red Bud received a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Madison Haertling of Steeleville, Illinois received a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology. They were among the 156 undergraduates and 32 graduate degree recipients
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