ST. LOUIS — The Mississippi River continues to rise on the Chester gage. The reading was 25.48 almost a foot and a half below the 27 foot flood stage. That mark was expected to be reached this morning. The river is expected to continue rising to a crest of 34.5 feet Friday […]
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA participated in the Ag Mechanics CDE in Mascoutah. Those participating and the area they participated in were Isaac L. in electricity, Charlie in carpentry, Sam with surveying and Isaac S. working with engines. Isaac L placed 3rd in electricity. Pictured are (left to right): Isaac Luebkemann,
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2nd Annual event is deemed huge success in recognizing students that make a difference at CHS By Jim Beers CHESTER – With the huge success of last year’s “Distinguished YellowJacket” program at Chester High School, Principal, Jeremy Blechle and CHS teachers and staff brought back the very popular and meaningful program for a second
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale students were amazed and excited as they aimed their lasers for the first time at chicken wings, carrots, tomatoes and hot dogs. The tasty treats were actually tools the senior dental hygiene students were using to earn a special laser certification. The students, who will graduate
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Matthew A. Banks 33, Alton, arrested April 23, 2024 by Chester Police for violation of sex offender registration. Is incarcerated. Troy L. Slinkard 29, Marion, arrested April 24, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for operating
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ST. LOUIS — The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports the Mississippi River is predicted to go above the 27-foot flood stage early Thursday afternoon. As of 2:30 p.m. Monday after the river was at 18.58 feet. It is expected to rise to 20.6 today, 27.2 Wednesday, 32.4 Thursday, 34.2 Friday and fall
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CHESTER, Ill. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Emily Colvis Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2024 on April 25, 2024. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Emily Colvis. Colvis is an LPN at the Rural Health Clinics, and has worked at Memorial Hospital since August of 2022. When
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2024 annual emergency exercises were successful, allowing professionals in several campus departments to ascertain how the university provides services for its community in the hours after an immediate threat to safety has passed, officials say. On April 24, first responders, university leaders and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
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LEBANON, Ill. – Congratulations to Madison Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove, Ill., who is among the new members inducted into Chapter 378 of Phi Eta Sigma national honor society for academic excellence at McKendree University. Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest multi-disciplinary honor society for first-year college and university students. Students may
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — During National Small Business Week, the Small Business Spotlight at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the launch of new businesses in the region. Everyone is invited to attend the Illinois Small Business Development Center event, set for 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 2 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive. “The
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