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Heroism and sacrificeMay 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Chester American Legion hosts Memorial Day service
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Perry County remembers their sacrificeMay 29, 2017 1:00 am - Charlotte Loquasto knew there had to be a simple reason for the two uniformed officers sitting in her home on that otherwise normal Saturday morning in November. She had...
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Vernell Jackson 'Mac' McAlpin, formerly of MarionMay 29, 2017 1:00 am - Vernell Jackson "Mac" ("V.J.") McAlpin, passed peacefully into God's hands on May 18, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Mac was born Oct. ...
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Heritage Bowl III in discussionMay 28, 2017 11:00 pm - As summer football workouts begin - or are close to beginning - across the county, discussions are underway to bring the Heritage Bowl back for another round in 2017. Th...
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Remembering their sacrifice: Tyler Iubelt, others, remembered in touching ceremony on MondayMay 28, 2017 11:00 pm - At first, Charlotte Loquasto knew there had to be a simple reason for the two uniformed officers sitting in her home on that otherwise normal Saturday...
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Chester's Martin finishes 9th in state in 200 dashMay 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Chester High School sent five boys to the IHSA boys state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University last week, with senior Demontae Martin finishing ninth in t...
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Steeleville holds Memorial Day tributeMay 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Steeleville honored its deceased veterans on Monday with its annual Memorial Day tribute at Steeleville City Park. Featured speaker this year was Tara Welch, U.S. Air Fo...
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Fort de Chartres Rendezvous scheduled for June 3 and 4May 27, 2017 11:00 pm - The boom of cannons, the smell of campfires and a parade of colorful uniforms will transport visitors back to the 1700s on June 3 and 4 at Fort de Chartres Sta...
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Southern Heat wins Blossom City Blastoff againMay 27, 2017 11:00 pm - The Southern Heat traveling softball team recently went 4-0 and won the Blossom City Blastoff tournament in Red Bud for the fourth year in a row. After a couple of rain ...
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Warriors fall to Goreville in sectional championshipMay 26, 2017 11:00 pm - EDITOR'S NOTE: See the special congratulatory section inside this issue. GOREVILLE -- Just when Steeleville needed them the most, the Warriors' strengths during their po...