UNIVERSITY, Mississippi — The University of Mississippi announced three students from the River Region have been named to the Spring 2022 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. The three are: Lauren Welge, of Chester, Ill., majoring in Allied Health Studies, Molly Myers, of […]
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Photos by Jim Beers CHS Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian pose for a pre-graduation photo Sunday May 2 at the 137th Chester High School Commencement. (Left to right) are: Co-Valedictorians Kaitlyn Pfeiffer, Alyssa Seymour and Madison Kribs and Salutatorian Emma Bryant. Chester High School Science Teacher, Carolyn Kish, introduces the Class of 2022 Salutatorian, Emma Bryant, at
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LINN, Mo. – State Technical College of Missouri has named several River Region residents who attend the college to its spring semester dean’s list. Altenburg, Mo.Matthew Mueller Percy, Ill.Hunter Smith Perryville, MoDevan BangertKiya BartonJacob GremaudJay JanninNoah KieferRhylan KirnCameron Layton Prairie Du Rocher, Ill.Ellie Suhre Red Bud, Ill.William Whelan Sainte Genevieve, Mo.Mathew HuckKaleb Staffen Steeleville, Ill.Harrison
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Audrey Wuertz of Prairie Du Roche has been named to the University of Evansville Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. Wuertz is studying Athletic Training at the University of Evansville (UE), a private university located in Evansville, Indiana. More than 500 students at UE were named
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school celebrated five seniors Friday, May, 20th at the graduation service. Pastor Hojnacki and Pastor Sims lead the service. Mr. Schaffer presented David Koester, Emily Luebkemann and Hailey Harbaugh with scholarships during the Awards ceremony on May 19. Jon Harbaugh board vice president and principal Matt Foster handed
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CHESTER – On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, SIU football student-athletes and coaches will be performing community service in the Southern Illinois Region for their 3rd Annual Saluki Football Southern Illinois Clean-Up. The City of Chester is proud to announce that we were chosen as one of their destinations. Saluki football Head Coach Nick Hill and
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in
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CHESTER – The Chester CUSD No. 139 has rleased the following summary of its May 18 Board of Education meeting: CHESTER BOARD BRIEFS
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CHESTER — A former mayor of the city of Chester has passed away. Frank Derickson served four terms as Chester mayor beginning in 1985. He passed away Sunday at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Sparta. Before being elected mayor, Derickson served as Chester City Clerk from 1959-1963. Then he served as a city alderman
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce the nine girls who were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and
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