EVANSVILLE — The FFA chapter participated in the Ag Communication CDE. The team placed sixth over all. Members pictured in order: Alyssa Heimann, Hailey Harbaugh, Charlie Rahlfs, Isaac Luebkemann, Christine Liefer and Alaina Smith. Christine Liefer placed first in JV magazine writing, Charlie Rahlfs placed third in JV opinion writing. Isaac Luebkemann placed third in […]
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school students recently volunteered at the Randolph County Toys for Tots packing station. The students were very humbled when they realized how many families need help. Thank you to all of those who organize this program for our community.Students who helped were Cesar Marquez, Gwen Turner, Alaina Smith,
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CHESTER — A revised agenda has been released for the regular meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education to be held on December 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Family and Consumer Science Classroom, located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233. The revised tentative agenda: CHESTER
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CHESTER — Buena Vista National Bank served as a local collection point for the Toys for Tots program. Many employees contribute to this along with a large number of bank customers. A group of employees is pictured with Lee Holloway, Chester Chairman of the campaign.
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER –The 2021 Randolph County Marine Corps League’s Toys for Tots Program has been deemed a huge success as 258 families with 630 kids were served with Christmas gifts this year. These are six of the key coordinators for the Randolph County Toys for Tots 2021 Campaign. (Left to right):
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CHESTER — Chester resident, Pam Fogerson, donated blood at the Chester VFW at the November Blood Drive. Fogerson is a regular donor and enjoys helping to save lives by donating blood at the Chester drives. According to Red Cross Account Manager, Donor Recruitment, Tiffani Cole, the VFW drive collected 21 useable units from 17 donors.
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CHESTER — A big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health departments reports 48 new cases and one additional death since its last report, issued on Friday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 97. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 102 in
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Shannon A. Mahan 37, Sparta, arrested on December 6, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of meth. Released by order of Judge. Gary D. Poenitske 51, Steeleville, arrested December 8, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for possession
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The Chester Grade School Beginning Band students have worked hard to be able to perform a most excellent inaugural concert. The rookie group of beginner musicians has been under the instruction and direction of Sue Colonel, CGS Band and General Music Director. The Chester Grade School Beginning Band
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CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented 11 Character Awards Friday. The 11 students being recognized were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating the trait of having “Good Social Awareness Skills”. The awards were presented to (first row, from left), Violet Carter, Noah Crabtree, and Jace Reynolds; (second row), Yeimi Pascual Jimenez, Keegan Loyd, Miguel Maldonado-Hernandez,
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