CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, […]
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Photos by Jim Beer CHESTER – The American Cruise Line’s “American Melody” docked at the Chester Mississippi Riverfront Tuesday, giving passengers a chance to tour the famous home of Popeye creator Elsie Segar. Passengers board one of four American Cruise Line’s Motor Coaches during the morning of Tuesday June 21 at the Chester Riverfront. Guests
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CHESTER – On Friday May 6th 21 Chester Grade Schol students were recognized with a CGS Character Award for demonstrating the trait of having good “Self-Awareness” skills. Each student received a certificate and his or her name was announced over the school public address system. (Row 1, left to right): Rami Carter, Kingston Steward,
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EVANSVILLE – Students from the Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA recently took an educational trip to the Fort Lauderdale, Fla. area. Advisor Lisa Luebkemann contacted Miami-Dade county Farm Bureau for some tour ideas that would show the students what agriculture looks like in South Florida. After much collaboration tours began to fall in
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CHESTER – The minutes of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 budget hearing and regular meeting June 16, 2022 have been released. CHESTER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 061622
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its later report of arrests. Kyle W. Hesker 40, Evansville, arrested June 13, 2022 by Evansville Police for violation of order of protection. Is incarcerated. Michael D. Carnahan 68, Jacob, arrested June 13, 2022 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for failure
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or accumulated a significant number of hours toward a degree and have ever considered a career in nursing, you will want to check out a new Southern Illinois University Carbondale program that allows qualified candidates to earn their Bachelor of Science in nursing
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CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites children ages three through grade six to an island adventure. Vacation Bible School “Discovery on Adventure Island” will be July 20, 21 and 22 in the school from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The adventure will include music, crafts, games, cooking, snacks and
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Miracle-Ear’s Cape Girardeau store has been recognized by the MiracleEar national office for its charitable efforts in fundraising and helping connect individuals with free hearing aids. The Miracle-Ear Foundation is a charitable organization that works with local franchises to provide “The Gift of Sound” to adults and children who could not
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in the FFA State convention last week. Members attending were Emily Luebkemann, Isaac Luebkemann, Christine Liefer, Charlie Rahlfs and Hailey Harbaugh. Members attended the session to watch other Illinois FFA members receive their awards. They listened to the State officer addresses, attended workshops and visited
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