PORTLAND, Ore. — The countdown to Christmas has begun! And as the craziness of the year finally dulls down, many Americans are ready to begin the period of luxurious indulgence on the tastiest treats that come around towards the holly jolly holiday season. Collectively as a nation, America surely has enough classic Christmas foods to […]
CHESTER — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized MemorialHospital, Chester, for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 18th at the I Hotel and ConferenceCenter, Champaign, Ill. Memorial Hospital’s Environment of Care and Patient Safety Committees meet monthly to work on maintaining and executing top performance
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CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health department reports 41 new cases and another death since its last report, issued on Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 111. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph
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PORTLAND, Ore.: ‘In God We Trust’ is the official motto of the United States, legislated in 1956 and similarly, all states have their very own motto in accordance with the individual values and ideals of their citizens. These mottos are different to state nicknames or slogans often used to promote themselves for marketing reasons. Adopted
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EVANSVILLE — Emily Luebkemann and Hailey Harbaugh attended the FFA Build conference in Bloomington. Hailey Harbaugh and Emily Luebkemann They participated in sessions on building yourself, building your leadership, building your team and building your community. The members met new people from across the state.
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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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