CHESTER – Tammy Liefer, a fifth grade teacher at Chester Grade School has been awarded a $980 grant entitled “Hands-On Science 2.0” from the Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies, Inc., a constituent of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The money was used to buy science equipment and science-themed novels for all three fifth […]
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CHESTER – The members of Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at the Trapshooting Hall of Fame and Museum & Research Library in Sparta. The program was presented by the Director of the Museum, Terry Waldron of Sparta, and Docent Kathy Williams. Members met in the Library which preserves volumes of information dating
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By Jim Beers, contributing writer CHESTER – Earth Day 2022 is still a month away, but Chester High School Science classes got a “jump-start” on getting the campus ready for the 1st Annual School-Wide Earth Day Celebration to take place April 22. Monday March 21 numerous CHS Science students worked throughout the morning weeding,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Jaime N. Woodson 43, Sparta, March 15, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Henry I. Cardona-Perez 26, Chester, March 15, 2022 by Chester Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Robert
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WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf says it’s time to shift the balance of power away from politicians and bureaucrats and back into the hands of individuals and working families. Today, Schimpf released his “A New Start for Illinois” plan which will put Illinois back on a path for economic success after failed leadership
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — This could be the best summer imaginable for your family, thanks to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s summer camps and programs for all ages, abilities and interests. This year’s lineup is one of the largest ever offered and includes the debut of several brand-new camp experiences. SIU’s Conference and Scheduling
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EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA chapter held its second FFA Banquet Thursday March 17. During the banquet advisor Lisa Luebkemann presented the members with various awards. Pictured are Greenhands and the awards they received. Alyssa Heimann star Greenhand, Isaac Luebkemann FFA Creed, Christine Liefer Beleive In Yourself, Alaina Smith Stay
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CHESTER – A special meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in the Chester High School Family and Consumer Science Classroom, located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER BOE 032322
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will bring back many memories — and maybe even a few cold chills — when it honors acclaimed American composer John Williams later this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. March 29. The orchestra will perform an entire concert
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CHESTER – Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released part two of his March 2022case updates. People v. Daniel A. Campos (2021-CF-246) – On March 4, 2022 the State dismissed a charge of Escape against Mr. Campos. “Daniel was a few days late in reporting to our jail to begin a sentence to
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