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Chester Public Library June eventsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Chester Public Library is excited to announce upcoming events for children and adults. Bring the kiddos to join us at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at St. Mary's Gym (Ch...
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Local Girl Scouts earn Silver AwardsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult...
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Honoring and remembering: American Legion, VFW host Memorial Day programMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Chester's 2022 Memorial Day Service was held Monday, May 30, at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester. VFW Post 3553 in Chester shared the program components with the ...
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Briefs: Chamber dinner, spring cleanup days, city yard saleMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Tickets on sale for Chamber dinner Tickets are now available for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Friday, June 17, at Chester Country Club. Citizen of the Year and ...
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After delay, CGS 8th graders get diplomasMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - After a last-minute postponement caused by devastating straight-line winds that tore through Chester Thursday, May 19, Chester Grade School was able to hold its graduati...
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Ronica Henderson, formerly of Du QuoinMay 26, 2022 1:00 am - Ronica Henderson, age 48, of Wentzville, Missouri and formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at her home in Wentzville on May 10, 2022. Ronica was born on Feb. 24, 1974, the ...
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Coulterville SWIC student wins Head of the Class awardMay 23, 2022 11:00 pm - Hard work and dedication have paid off for a Southwestern Illinois College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration student. Isaac Sinn of Coulterville w...
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Randolph County briefs: Backstoppers raise $15,913.34 in drive; free kids orthopedic clinicMay 23, 2022 11:00 pm - Backstoppers raise $15,913.34 in drive The Randolph County Backstoppers chapter would like to thank the community for helping to makes its first Boot Drive May 13 a big ...
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American Legion to host its Memorial Day serviceMay 23, 2022 11:00 pm - The American Legion in Chester will host its annual Memorial Day Service for the community at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Post 487. "Memorial Day: Remember and Honor, De...
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Congratulations, Class of 2022!May 23, 2022 11:00 pm - Top 10 seniors (In alphabetical order) Abbigail Bollmann, Emma Bryant**, Anna Childs, Dylan Kelkhoff, Madison Kribs*, Lilith Lochhead, Kaitlyn Pfeiffer*, Kaleb Rehmer, C...