By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Earth Day 2022 was Friday April 22 and Chester High School science teachers, Evelyn Hankins and Carolyn Kish, teamed-up to coordinate a top-notch Earth Day event that involved the entire school in cooperation with the City of Chester. Hankins said, “I was the Sponsor of the event. […]
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CHESTER — The Chester Planning Commission will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ROLL CALL III. MINUTES OF
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CHESTER – Chester Grade School presented its Character Awards Friday, April 1. The following Chester Grade School students received awards: Row 1, left to right): Remi Brandenburger, Alan Roman, Dawson Bierman, Neymar Ixcoy-Sica, Bennett Carter, and Gabe Blow. (Row 2., left to right): Callie Eckert, Hope Calvin, Zury Gomez, Jeretzy Garcia, Kanon Perry, Katelyn
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The Chester Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3252 has historically been known for sponsoring one of the biggest and best festivals in Southern Illinois. Each May for years the Chester Eaglefest has been a favorite of festival-goers throughout the area. After much consideration and diligent planning,
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SIKESTON, Mo. –As part of the project to replace the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, the Missouri Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation are currently reevaluating the Environmental Assessment (EA) completed in 2021, however, Project Manager Brian Okenfuss said the re-evaluation would not delay the new bridge.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Eighteen students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale have received the Outstanding Leadership and Service Awards for Graduating Seniors, which recognizes commitment to leadership, service and improving the campus. Recipients are: Francesca Burkett, geology, Carterville, Illinois Sydney Dix, biological sciences, Herrin, Illinois Nelson Fernandes, mechanical engineering, Skokie, Illinois Majesty Gunn, exercise science, Chicago,
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need. This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available
CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Tyree J. Maes 19, Chester, arrested April 18, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for theft. Released after posting $500 cash bond. John T. Lang 53, Perryville MO, arrested April 18, 2022 by Chester
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CHESTER — A 64-year-old man died Thursday in a traffic crash on Route 3 in Evansville. The Randolph County Coroner’s Office reported 64-year-old Arkell L. Litton was pronounced at 6:54 a.m. at the scene. It was reported that Litton was the only person in the vehicle. The accident is also being investigated by
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CHESTER — Gwendy Garner, First United Methodist Church Lay Leader, recently presented a vase of fresh flowers to Vicky Beers, Church Organist. Photo by Jim Beers The gift was in recognition and honor of National Church Organist Day 2022. Beers given FUMC uninterrupted service since 1981when she first began playing for FUMC. She
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