EVANSVILLE — Every year Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school gives a “Servant of Christ” award. This award is voted on by the students. The award is given to someone who goes above and beyond to help out with school activities. In the past this award has been given to parents, volunteers […]
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CARLINVILLE, Ill. – Evan McCarthy of Red Bud, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology – General Track from Blackburn College’s 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn
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CHESTER, Ill. – Memorial Hospital had the opportunity to train and certify six young adults in the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) course. Mariah Bargman, certified instructor, lead the group through what it takes to be a responsible and safe babysitter. They were also trained in first aid, choking first aid, CPR, and what to
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports: Francisco Pacheco 41, Percy, arrested May 21, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for giving a false bomb alarm. Bond amount is $50,000. Is incarcerated. Michael O. Petterson 22, Evansville arrested May 23, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on
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CHESTER – Tickets are now available for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Friday, June 17th at the Chester Country Club. Citizen of the Year and Business Person of the Year will be awarded. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and a gun raffle. Tickets are $25 an are currently available
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – After a last-minute delay due to the devastating straight-line winds that tore through Chester just prior to the original graduation ceremony Thursday May 19th, Chester Grade School was able to hold a rescheduled graduation ceremony Sunday May 22 at 7:00 p.m. CGS Valedictorian Erin Ann Liefer presents
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CHESTER – The Chester Public Library is excited to announce upcoming events for children and adults. Please bring the kiddos to the library Thursday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at the spacious St. Mary’s Gym (Church Street across from the Knights of Columbus Hall) for “Mad Science! -Walking on the Moon”. Walk beyond
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ULLIN – Motorists heading south from the River Region in southern Illinois, need to be careful next month. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 22 Commander, Captain Michael Alvey, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in Alexander, Massac and Union Counties, an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) in Alexander County and Nighttime Enforcement
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CARBONDALE – The following River Region students have been named to the Dean’s List at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. In the deans’ lists, the number following each student’s name designates year in school (1 = freshman; 2 = sophomore; 3 = junior; 4 = senior). A “9” denotes a student who is either a
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CHESTER – The Chester Gas, Water and Sewer Committee will meet in special session Wednesday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING GAS, WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
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