CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Alvin H.E. Penny 66, Sparta, arrested May 27, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Brian L. Johnsey 33, Oakdale, arrested May 27, 2026 by Baldwin Police on a Washington County warrant for failure to appear […]
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Kristina Jany, RN, for earning the Nurse Lead III (Expert) designation through the hospital’s Professional Practice Development Program. This recognition honors nurses who demonstrate a high level of professional growth, leadership, continued learning, and commitment to excellent patient care. The program is designed to support
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MEXICO, Mo. – On May 16, 2026, Kaden Sparrow from Steelville, IL graduated from Missouri Military Academy (MMA), one of the nation’s top college-preparatory military boarding schools. Sparrow helped MMA’s Class of 2026 achieve 100% college acceptance. The class has been offered more than $13 million in college scholarships. Providing private, college-preparatory
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SIKESTON, Mo. – The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River at the newly constructed bridge. photo by Charlie
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CGS promotes 69 students to high school By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School held its graduation Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The event was held at Chester High School to offer attendees more seating and comfort. Parking was also much more available at CHS. Thankfully the weather cooperated the weeks
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MONMOUTH, IL– Kayla Braun of Evansville has graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, with a degree in business administration and marketing major. The college’s 169th Commencement Exercises were held on May 17. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The numbers for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis are staggering — 17 straight top five National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) finishes, including 14 of 15 years in the top three in the nation. National champions: The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis celebrate the 2026 National
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene class of 2026 undertook a most delicate task as they aimed lasers at carrots, tomatoes, hot dogs and chicken wings. What does that have to do with dentistry? The food items provided perfect practice targets as the students earned a specialized laser
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MEXICO, Mo. – Kaden Sparrow of Steelville, IL recently earned membership into Delta Phi academic honor society and the Academic Fourragere Award at Missouri Military Academy (MMA). Sparrow recently completed the 12th grade at MMA. An honor society established at MMA in May 1929 under the guidance of Major Marquess Wallace, Delta Phi fosters
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VFW Post 3553 hosts well attended event By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2026 Chester Memorial Day Service was scheduled to be held at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester, but due to a scheduling conflict, the event had to be moved, at the last minute, to the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. The
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