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Robert Carroll Rich, formerly of HarrisburgNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - One person had the gift to write a notice announcing that Bob Rich has died. That person was Bob Rich. For that reason, the small club who understood every inch of his l...
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Senior night at CHS: Fall athletes, band and dance team members honoredNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Chester High School recognized senior fall athletes Friday, Oct. 22, at the final CHS football game of the regular season, where the YellowJackets hosted the Mount Verno...
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Randolph County briefsNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Marine Corps marks 246th birthday The Randolph County Marine Corps League, Detachment 575, is celebrating the Marine Corps' 246th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the ...
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Time to get fired up for CHS hoopsNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Chester High School basketball is hosting Sports Drink Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Colbert Memorial Gymnasium at Chester High School. The entry fee is a d...
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Chester Grade School First-Quarter Honor RollNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Fifth grade HIGHEST HONORS Emma Bogard, Lucas Buskirk, Hadlie Cushman, Natalie Draves, Harlow Ebers, Connor Guethle, Preston Liefer, Larne Luchavez, Isaiah Lyons-Obryan,...
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Leaders praise tornado responseNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - The Chester City Council heard reports from Police Chief Bobby Helmers and Fire Chief Marty Bert on the tremendous response the city received from surrounding communitie...
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St. Mary's School First-Quarter Honor RollNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - THIRD GRADE First honors: Harper Jany, Mckenzie Korando, Penelope Seymour Second honors: Parker Knott, Blake Petrowske FOURTH GRADE First honors: Gavin Baker, Aubree Far...
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Prep football: CHS falls to Vandalia in first round of playoffsNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - The Chester High School YellowJacket football team has ended a wonderful 2021 season in which they boasted an undefeated 4-0 inaugural season in the Cahokia Conference, ...
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Lifelong Chester resident, 95, stays calm in eye of the stormNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Lifelong Chester resident Ralph Kipp, 95, emerged from the Oct. 24 tornado uninjured, unscathed and calm. A lucky man, Kipp rode out the EF3 tornado alone at his home, w...
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Christmas on the River looking for sponsorsOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Chester is looking for sponsors for its 33rd annual Christmas on the River, scheduled for Dec. 3-5. After canceling the event in 2020, the city is planning to offer a sc...