CHESTER – Christmas On The River is fast approaching. We invite you to get in the spirit by decorating the outside of your house and yard in the most festive and creative manner and to compete in the Holiday Home Lighting Contest. Nominate your own home, your neighbors, family or your friends by […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO — It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Corey E. Pryor 24, Byron GA, arrested November 4, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant on a child pornography charge. Pretrial Release. Crystal M. Lehnen 36, Baldwin, arrested November 6, 2024 by Sparta Police for
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the launch of this year’s Medical Explorers Program, a unique opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience in various medical fields. This program aims to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing them with an immersive look into the medical industry.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a virtual discussion about the complex challenges and important opportunities facing global leaders. Eliasson will join John Shaw, institute director, for a discussion that will center on how skilled
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School hosted a swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 6 for 54 new attorneys in Illinois. “Simmons Law School is honored to host the swearing-in ceremony for attorneys newly admitted to the Illinois Bar from the state’s Fifth Appellate district,” said Angela Upchurch, interim dean of Simmons Law School. “This
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Jim Beers Report CHESTER — The October Students of the Month for October 2024 at Chester High School have been announced. They include (left to right) Evan Dunning, Karim Landeros, Brenden Malley, Cayden Cavaness, Madisin Stauffer, Whitney Sulser, Grace Kirkpatrick, Baliey Hartman, and Manuela Lopez. Jim Beers Photo These students were nominated for this award
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GLEN CARBON , IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2024. Girls in Southern Illinois sold over $470,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas:
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CHESTER – Students at Chester High School have chosen the school’s teachers of the month for October. The Chester High School Teachers of the Month of October 2024 include (left to right) Ashly Bert, Physical Education Paraprofessional; Steve Colonel, Band Director; and Ashleigh Stegmann, In-House Substitute Teacher. At the right is CHS Principal, Jeremy Blechle.
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CHESTER – Chester High School senior Whitney Sulser is the school’s 2024-25 DAR Good Citizen Program Award recipient. Jim Beers Photo For her recognition Sulser received a certificate and a DAR Pin. In addition she was entered into the DAR Scholarship Program Essay Contest for the opportunity to advance to the State, Divisional,
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