CHESTER – The minutes of the Chester CUSD No. 139 special board meeting held July 26th have been released. CHESTER CUSD 139 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 080322
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several River Region students have graduated from Missouri State University. The commencement ceremonies took place May 20, 2022, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following River Region students earned degrees: Kara Steffens of Altenburg graduated with a Master of Business Administration. Karley Lurk of Bloomsdale graduated with a Master
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Joshua J. Woolard 39, Percy, arrested July 25, 2022 by Steeleville Police for aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Dakota P. Oakley 21, Chester, arrested July 26, 2022 by Sparta Police on a Randolph County warrant for failure
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting a public employment fair on Aug. 17, inviting community members to apply for a variety of full-time, entry-level positions where they can obtain university benefits and perks. University human resources staff will be on hand to provide information about available positions and to
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DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 13 Commander, Captain Josh Anderton, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in Williamson County during August 2022. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of the motoring public. The ISP has zero tolerance for
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda has been released for Monday’s meeting of the Chester city council. CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 1, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Kimberly Briggs is the new Superintendent of Schools at Chester Consolidated Unit School District No. 139. Briggs was selected April 5 at the April School Board meeting and began her duties as of July 1st. Kimberly Briggs sits at her desk in the Chester School District # 139
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in special session Tuesday at 6 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6 p.m. City Hall 1. Call
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Construction of new Mississippi River Bridge may create changes SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation reports that the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge at Chester may result in some minor changes to Segar Memorial Park. On September 27, 2021, the Missouri Department of Transportation completed a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 4th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at The Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “The Girl Scout Difference” in 2022, brings together a wide range of people who share the
