CHESTER – At Memorial Hospital, our top priority is the safety of our patients. Our mission is to ensure their wellbeing through the best safety practices. Every one of our employees dedicates themselves to ensuring the best safety practices possible to reduce harm and improve patient outcomes. Memorial recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week, […]
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA members competed in the Horticulture competition at the SWIC greenhouse. Members identified plants, judged plants from best to worse, and took a test on horticulture. Members who participated are: (Starting on the left) Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Ralphs, Brianna Brake, Olivia Crank, and Lacee Liefer.
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CHESTER – The minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Chester CUSD No. 139 School Districk Board of Education have been released. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 20, 2025 The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Special
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CHESTER – The Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center (CPRC) is proud to announce that its dedicated staff members attended the 2025 Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation Conference held on March 7-8 in Urbana, Illinois. Melissa Soellner, RDN, ACSM-CEP and Amy Mathis, RN The conference brought together healthcare professionals from across the
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas that
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CHESTER, Ill. – Randolph County, Illinois Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced that a Stockton, New Jersey resident has been located in Perry County, Mo. and is safe. On Monday March 15th, 2025, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft at a residence on Eden Road, in rural Sparta Illinois. Deputies quickly learned that Maggie Zackheim, of Stockton, New Jersey, had been seen at
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There were 90 students with perfect attendance during February and five Students of the Month for March By Jim Beers CHESTER — On Wednesday March 19, Chester High School recognized students who had achieved perfect attendance for the month of February 2025, and announced the March 2025 Students of the Month. There were 90 students
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC, an independently organized event featuring live TED-style talks, is happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 29, and tickets are available for purchase online now. The event focusing on ideas worth spreading will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive.
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery. Pretrial Release. Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The longstanding Big Muddy Film Festival returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and will showcase some of the finest works of independent filmmakers and students. The 46th festival runs Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29, at The Varsity Center, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The free, public event remains one of
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