CHESTER — A low turnout for the Randolph County Consolidated election Yesterday. Only 14 percent of the voters or about 2,794 cast ballots. In one of the few contested races Joe Eggemeyer won election as mayor of Chester with 575 votes. Tom Page had 371, Nancy Crossland had 176 and Richard Ray Brueggemann had 40. Complete election results […]
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CHESTER – Voters in Randolph County are going to the polls today, casting their votes in the consolidated election. Among the races on the ballot: A four-way race for mayor of Chester. The candidates are Tom Page, Joe L. Eggemeyer, Nancy Crossland and Richard Ray Brueggemann. In Coulterville, four persons are seeking
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Bonnie C. Dickenson 30, Percy, arrested March 26, 2025 by Steeleville Police for battery, robbery, and resisting a peace officer. Pretrial Release. Jarrod P. Robinson 34, Newton IL, arrested March 27, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for DUI, driving while
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RED BUD — The office of state representative David Friess and the Randolph County Humane Society have announced the winners of the Mural Contest. Students were invited to submit design concepts that they will paint on the walls of the new Randolph Couonty Humane Society building in Steeleville. Michelle McBride, a student at Red
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will open three new exhibitions in April, including one that celebrates the region’s LGBTQ+ community. A display featuring dresses on loan from drag queens Jodie Santana and Blanche Dubois is being installed as part of an exhibition that opens Friday, April 4,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — There is literally something for everyone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer. A diverse assortment of camps and programs will entertain, educate, engage and appeal to people of all ages and abilities as well as hobbies, passions and personal interests. Participants engage in unique learning activities in
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CHESTER – Twenty-three Chester Grade School students were recognized last month with “HIVE” Good Character Awards. Students were nominated for demonstrating one of the four “HIVE” Character Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. Pictured (in no particular order) are the students. They are listed by the “HIVE” character trait for which
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By Jim Beers CHESTER — The Chester Grade School Jr. High Band, under the direction of Sue Colonel, traveled to Marion, Illinois Friday March 28 to compete in the 2025 IGSMA Organizational Music Contest. The group earned an “Excellent” rating at their 4:00 p.m. performance. Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Jr. High Band
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CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized as the February 2025 “Jackets of the Month”. Pictured (left to right) are Lisa Ketchum, Faculty Member of the Month; Kru Jany, Kindergarten, Maelee McDonough, 2nd Grade, Wyoma McGuire, 3rd Grade; Brycen Petrowske, 4th Grade; Ryker Ridings, 5th Grade; Mabrie Cushman, 7th
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Prom Court has been unveiled. Pictured are the members of the 2025 Chester High School Prom Court. (Front row, left to right) are Camryn Wolff, Junior Princess Candidate; Sadessa Sellers, Senior Queen Candidate; Mirra Krieg, Senior Queen Candidate; Whitney Sulser, Senior Queen Candidate; and Callie Davis,
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