The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht. Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester […]
Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party Read More »
EVANSVILLE—Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school archery team experienced their 1st 3D shoot recently. The targets were a turkey, coyote,bear, antelope, deer and a ram. The archers really enjoyed this type of competition. Team members are Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Rahlfs,Emily Luebkemann, Hailey Harbaugh and Alyssa Heimann.
COSL archery team participates in 3D shoot Read More »
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are trying to find out if a key to mitigating an ongoing environmental threat lies along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Jonathan Remo, associate professor in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, left, works with Cecilia Albert-Black, an undergraduate student
Mississippi wetlands can help human life and the environment Read More »
CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Gary D. Reynolds 30, Walsh, arrested January 25, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for reckless discharge of a firearm. Released after posting $750 cash bond. Alphonzo R. Travis 28, Sparta,
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Read More »
CHESTER — On an extremely cold, bitter Wednesday January 26, the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry hosted the monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester. Approximately 25 volunteers served clients with 67 vouchers. Mike Cowan, Danny Hornbostel, and Dr. Steve Miller prepare to distribute packaged meats to clients. Jim Beers Photo
Mobile Market held January 26 Read More »
CHESTER — Randolph County Coroner Carlos J. Barbour has announced his office and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of 36-year-old Joseph A. Specogni of Sparta. Barbour says Specogni was pronounced at his residence at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, January 25. The cause of death is pending further investigation, however, no foul play
Randolph County authorities investigate death of Sparta man Read More »
CHESTER — The City of Chester is launching a new program dedicated to volunteerism. The City of Chester recognizes that volunteers are the life blood of a community and it appreciate the vital role they play in helping us deliver high-quality community services. The city recognize the huge contribution volunteers make toward the
Chester launches ‘Making A Difference’ volunteer program Read More »
METRO EAST – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation Wednesday announced that almost $111.4 million has been awarded to transit providers downstate as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The governor also announced an additional $108.3 million for public ports in Illinois. Some of the port money
Rebuild Illinois money is coming to the downstate Read More »
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A team of students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is among the finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition. A team of students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is among the finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar District Cup. Competitors will
SIU student team makes finals in DOE’s solar power competition Read More »
CHESTER – The First United Methodist Women has delivered 12 hand-made tied fleece blankets to the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center in Pinckneyville. Vicky Beers (right), President of the First United Methodist Women in Chester, delivers 12 hand-made tied fleece blankets to Betti Mucha, Executive Director of the Perry-Jackson County Child Advocacy Center in Pinckneyville.
UMW Blanket delivery Read More »
