CHESTER – The following Chester Grade School students have been selected to attend the 2025 Monroe-Randolph County Regional Office of Education Young Authors’ Conference Tuesday, March 25 at Red Bud. Two students from each grade level 2-8 were selected for this honor. Kasi Jany is the CGS Reading Interventionist. Pictured, left […]
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its March 2025 classes. To register or inquire about any class, please call 618-426-4425, or email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com. Upcoming classes are: 3/8 Teen Art Guild ages 10+ 1-3pm Experimenting with abstract painting Instructor: Barb McCormick 3/11 Stained Glass Creations
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester is pleased to announce a generous donation of $11,987 from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, raised through the Tree of Remembrance Campaign. This contribution will be used to purchase a Bladder Scan i10 for the Emergency Room Department. Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presents check to Tom Search Board
SPARTA, Ill. – The Randollph County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a Sparta restaurant. According to a news release, on Tuesday, March 5, 2025 at approximately 12:24 p.m. the Sparta Police Department received a 911 cell call that a subject had just attempted to commit an
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — About 50 students from four area high schools who have an interest in architecture, construction and interior design will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday, March 7, for the Illinois Design Educators Association regional competition. The contest is from 9 to 11 a.m. in Quigley Hall, home to the
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Annual GoRed for Women event, titled “Simplify to Amplify,” on February 27 at the Chester Country Club. The event saw a wonderful turnout, with eighty women in attendance, all eager to learn about heart health and ways to improve their well-being. Dr. Monica Lukose presents to
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DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police K9 DuQ has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 DuQ’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to Serve – Loyal Always”. Vested Interest
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CHESTER – The January Jackets of the Month at Chester Grade School have been announced. They are (left to right) Brantley Hall, Kindergarten; Cora Hargis, 1st Grade; Bennett Carter, 2nd Grade; Hank Utz, 3rd Grade; Kinsley Middendorf, 7th Grade; and Myra Yankey, 8th Grade. Students that were not present for the photo include:
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s public health program aren’t waiting until they get their diplomas to make an impact. They are involved in a wide variety of community service and public outreach projects and internships – from working with local schools and emergency responders to studying systems in Ireland to
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DU QUOIN, IL – For 11 days a year, the Du Quoin State Fair bustles with carnival rides and livestock exhibitors, food vendors and live music. Yet, the fair takes up only a fraction of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, leaving hundreds of acres in their natural state. This green space presents a unique opportunity
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