Randolph County News

Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda May 19, 2022     Pledge of Allegiance        Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Donella Butler/Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader […]

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Buena Vista Bank Health Fair

CHESTER — Buena Vista National Bank in conjunction with Memorial Hospital in Chester held its 26th annual Health Fair on Friday, May 13.   Twenty-eight participants received testing for cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. Staff members from Memorial Hospital’s Lab, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Diabetic & Nutrition departments were present to provide information to participants, along

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Two SEMO students from the River Region receive awards

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Two River Region residents are among the recipients of awards presented recently by Southeast Missouri State University. Megan Thompson of Red Bud, Ill., a senior interior design major with minors in architectural design and theatre received a University Contributor Awards. These awards are given to students, faculty members, and/or staff members who have

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Air conditioning problems interrupt Classic Rock 93.1 broadcasts

STE. GENEVIEVE – Classic Rock 93.1 is currently experiencing mechanical issues that are affecting the operation of its transmitter.   These issues ultimately forced the shutdown of the transmitter Thursday night to protect it from heat-related damage.   Efforts are presently being made to correct the issue, though supply chain problems are making a speedy

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Mississippi River is expected to fall below flood stage today

ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis has continued its flood warning for the Mississippi River at Chester. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet, 2.8 feet above the 27.0 foot flood stage.   The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 26.0

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