CHESTER – The new flag poles that were recently installed at W.O. Smith Field at Chester High School were used Wednesday to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Jim Beers Photo “Today…we remember 9-11 at Chester High School,” CHS Principal Jeremy Blechle, stated. “One of the main reasons we […]
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School has one of the earliest homecomings in recent history. Homecoming 2024 will take place the week of September 16 thru 21, 2024 with tons of activities scheduled throughout the entire week. The 2024 Chester High School Homecoming Court was announced Friday September 6. King and
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CHESTER – On Wednesday August 28 the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) hosted its monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester. The St. Louis Area Food Bank truck unloads more than 10 pallets of food to be distributed at the Mobile Market. Jim Beers photo For the month
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Political scientist Norm Ornstein, an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, will assess the 2024 presidential campaign during a virtual discussion hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Monday, Sept. 16. Ornstein will join John Shaw, institute director, at 10 a.m. to discuss the presidential and congressional campaigns, along with
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MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — Calling all educators! Egyptian Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that applications for the Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants are now open for the 2024-25 school year. Egyptian Electric Cooperative will award ten Classroom Empowerment Grants, each valued at $500. This opportunity is open to both public and private K-12
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Life itself springs from the ground in the form of water, and a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking to eliminate PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” from this life-giving substance by using nanoparticles and light. Jia Liu, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is working
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Junyous D. Jones 24, Venice IL, arrested September 3, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a theft charge. Is incarcerated. Scott A. Rhoades 59, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested September 4, 2024 by Randolph
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has reached a significant milestone in Southern Illinois, with over 6,000 children now enrolled in the program. This exciting achievement marks a major step forward in promoting early childhood literacy in the region. The first set of books was delivered to these young readers last week, sparking excitement
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ST. LOUIS, MO – In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. A
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The iconic U.S. Marine Band, designated as “The President’s Own” by President Thomas Jefferson, will give a free performance Oct. 8 in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets will be available online beginning Sunday, Sept. 8. There is a limit of four
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