CHESTER – The Memorial Community Pharmacy received a generous donation of pharmaceutical and apothecary antiques and collectibles from the family of Donald “Don” V. Daschka in June of this year. The nostalgic memorabilia was gifted by Don’s Daughter, Michelle Daschka, along with his blessing, to the newly opened Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital. The Hospital and […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will roll out the maroon carpet to welcome new and returning students to campus in grand Saluki style with a host of special activities during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome. Students move onto campus Aug. 18 and 19, with classes starting Aug. 22. Preparations have been underway
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CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held August 12, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. in the High School Family & Consumer Science Classroom (217B) located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER CUSD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – On Saturday August 6, 2022 Three Springs Lodge in Chester celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a community-wide reception at the Lodge. The event was a very nice affair complete with a light luncheon, attendance prizes, live music, cake, beverages, a nostalgia room, speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Virginia
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CHESTER – The Planning Commission of the City of Chester, Illinois will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 11. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Planning Commission To Be Held at Chester Country Club City of Chester, Illinois Special Meeting Notice Agenda Thursday, August
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Registration is now underway for the Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run, a unique race that takes place among the beautiful, forested lakeside trails at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Everyone is welcome. The runs begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at Camp 2, at the
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CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Family & Consumer Science Classroom (217B) located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER SCHOOL BOARD
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By Loretta GrahamWhat? Shake the dust off your clothes and get back to the office?About a month ago I was talking with my executive assistant, and we both noted how long it has been since we went out to an event. It had been awhile for both of us – about two years. It had
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CHESTER – Dr. John Groll has been providing cardiology services at Memorial Hospital since 1998. He holds weekly outpatient cardiology clinics every Wednesday in Memorial Hospital’s Specialty Clinic. Dr. John Groll, Cardiologist Recently, Dr. Groll added telemedicine as an option for his patients. This alternative to in-person visits increases access to Dr. Groll’s cardiology
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SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualification from potential design-build teams for the Chester Bridge project, which will replace the Route 51 bridge over the Mississippi River. This major river bridge connects the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois. The SOQs have been evaluated, and four teams have been prequalified
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