New Chester school board seated

On April 28, three new members to the Chester Unit District 139 school board took the Oath of Office and were seated. From left, Matt Davitz, Nikki Malley and Randi Belton were all elected in April for terms of four years each. Jim Beers photo

Outgoing Chester Board of Education members Dan Colvis, six years; Mitchell Hammel, 16 years altogether and Tom Welge, six years, say farewell to the school board. Their terms ended on April 28 as the new board was sworn in. Jim Beers photo