SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Randolph County had a slightly better deer season this year, than last with 97 more deer harvested in 2022 compared with 2021. Randolph County hunters bagged 1,518 deer during the first segment and 685 during the second. In all Randolph County hunters bagged 2,203 deer this season, compared to […]
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — On December 13th the Carbondale City Council voted to support the proposed Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve. The resolution also authorizes the Mayor to encourage action by the Governor and US Legislators to change the forests designation to a national park. The Shawnee, which was subject to a 17 year moratorium
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Women’s Club is now accepting applications for two scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year: the Dorothy Morris Traditional Student Scholarship and the Joyce Guyon Non-Traditional Scholarship. Each of the annual scholarships is worth $2,000. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. The scholarships are open
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SPARTA — Buchheit’s annual No One Fights Alone (NOFA) campaign runs the month of October each year. In the photo: Buchheit, Inc. raised $14,532 during their 8th annual October No One Fights Alone campaign for local cancer patients this year. Buchheit of Sparta Store Manager, Jeremy White (left), and Inventory Control Manager and Event Coordinator,
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CHESTER – The Chester Police Department congratulates Officers Lake Fogerson and Erik Cowell on their graduation from the SWIC Police Academy. Pictured left to right: Sergeant Crain, Officer Cowell, Officer Fogerson and Chief Helmers. “We are very proud of these two men and we welcome them to our family!” a police spokesman
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JEFFERSON CITY — A Coulterville, Ill. man is one of 19 new troopers to graduate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy. Jordan A. Koester’s initial assignment will be to Troop F, Zone 15, Callaway County, Mo. He is scheduled to graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, December
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CHESTER — Members of the Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society enjoyed a program about the recent redecoration of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester. The program was presented by member Jan Smith. She shared information about the church, the extensive recent redecoration and the re-dedication. She explained the type and meaning of
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. and CHESTER, Ill. — Mrs. Sara Hammel is an English / Language Arts Teacher at Chester High School in Chester, Illinois. Mrs. Sara Hammel A Class Project in one of Mrs. Hammel’s English Classes for CHS Seniors is to evaluate the CHS Library And Media Center. And make
EVANSVILLE — Last week members of Christ Our Savior FFA competed in the Ag Communications Career Development Event in Marissa. Members in back are Davin Dethrow, Charlie Rahlfs and Isaac Luebkemann. In front Christine Liefer and Alyssa Heimann. The team listened to a press conference by Matthew Reuss. Matthew talked about his job
EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior students, alumni, and parents volunteered at the Toys for Tots in Chester. Those helping at the event were: Brianna Brake, Charlie Rahlfs, Isaac Luebkemann, Lexi Luebkemann and Michael McIntyre. In back are Tim Luebkemann and Mike McIntyre. Not pictured Lisa Luebkemann. Students, alumni and parents worked together to
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