By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Chester has a new son. His name is Harold Hamgravy and he is the 28th character on the popular Popeye & Friends Character Trail which runs throughout the City of Chester. The trail is coordinated by Chester resident Mike McClure, and each year since its […]
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EVANSVILLLE — Christ Our Savior FFA participated in Ag Sales CDE and Greenhand Quiz Bowl recently. Hailey Harbaugh took fourth place individual in Ag Sales while the team took sixth. The Greenhands placed seventh in the Quiz Bowl. Those participating in Ag Sales are Blaine Rahn, Emily Luebkemann, Hailey Harbaugh and David Koester. Quiz Bowl
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Michael R. Pruneau 52, St Genevieve MO, arrested October 12, 2021 by Chester Police for unlawful restraint and domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Cedric D. Lifter 54, Homeless, arrested October 12, 2021 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to state
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death as of Monday. There are 46 active cases with no one in the hospital. There have been 5,598 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,453 recoveries and 99 deaths. The Illinois Department of
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education will meet Thursday, October 21, 2021 for executive and regular sessions beginning with the executive session at 6:30 p.m. The regular session will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the Chester High School Family and Consumer Science classroom, 1901 Swanwick Street in Chester.
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Friday. There are 49 active cases with one person in the hospital. There have been 5,584 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,437 recoveries and 98 deaths. The Illinois Department of
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CHESTER — In honor of October being National Pork Month, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invited representatives to nominate a food pantry in their legislative district for a chance to receive 24 packages of shelf-stable bacon. State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) nominated Chester Area Christian Food Pantry which was selected as a winner.
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session Monday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 18, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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DUQUOIN — An 83-year-old Percy woman died Wednesday in a traffic crash on Illinois Route 4 in Randolph County. The Illinois State Police reports Lila A. Ashby was the driver of a southbound 2009 Pontiac G6 which crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2013 Freightliner Convential head on. The truck driver, 26-year-old Luke
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STEELEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation Thurrsday announced that IL Rt 150 from IL Rt 4 west of Steeleville to the Perry County line will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, October 18, 2021, weather permitting. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs and will take place daily between the hours of
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