Jim Beers Report CHESTER – The Chester Knights of Columbus 3790 donated $760 to the 2024 Marines “Toys for Tots” Campaign Wednesday December 4. Pictured making the presentation to Lee Hollaway, local “Toys for Tots” coordinator, were Sheila Surman (left) and Lisa Hogan (right). The KC’s hosted a night of activities to raise […]
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Jim Beers Report CHESTER–Members of the Chester Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gathered at the Chester Eagles Club Aerie No. 3252 Wednesday December 4 to receive a $2,000 cash donation from the Eagles to help support the 2024 “Cops and Kids at Christmas” program, Presenting the donation on behalf of the
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Jim Beers Report CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students have been selected by CGS staff as the November 2024 Jackets of the Month. They were chosen for demonstrating all four of the “HIVE” character traits including Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy every day of November. Pictured (left to right) are (Row 1)
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CHESTER – Ames Construction, the company constructing the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge in Chester, has donated $500 to the 2024 “Cops and Kids at Christmas” program. Making the presentation to local law enforcement officials was David Duke, head manager of the Ames Bridge Project. Several officers were on hand to receive the
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Jim Beers Report CHESTER – The November 2024 Mobile Market was held Wednesday November 27 at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester. The event which began at 8 a.m. was one of the biggest and best attended in the history of the market with 120 vouchers being filled. Shown here many
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NASHVILLE, TN – A Sparta, Illinois student attending Belmont University, Kaitlyn Chung, will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global
CHESTER – Chester Mayor Tom Page poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Chester Tree Lighting ceremony Tuesday, December 4. Photo by Gwendy Garner The Christmas on the River event is this weekend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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CHESTER – Christmas On The River is coming up this weekend. Among the scheduled events: Santa and Mrs Claus Will Make Their First Visit Of The Season And kick Off The Holiday Celebration. Join Us For Visits With Santa And Mrs. Claus, The Community Blessing Of The Season And Mayor Tom Page’s
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior hosted the 8th graders from St. John’s Lutheran in Red Bud, Trinity Lutheran, and St. John’s Lutheran in Chester. Students from the schools were able to connect during the day. They participated in icebreaker games, team-building games, communication activities, dodge-ball, and devotions. Pictured are the 8th graders
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests for the period ending December 1. Brent A. Lee 44, Chester, arrested November 26, 2024 by Chester Police for unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, armed violence, forgery, resisting a peace officer & littering. Is incarcerated. Richard J. Torres-Caceres 31, Chester, arrested November 29,
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