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After tornado damages Chester, residents pitch in to help one anotherNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Neighbors and city crews are pitching in to help the residents of Chester recover from the category EF3 tornado that struck town in the late evening of Sunday, Oct. 24. ...
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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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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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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...
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November is busy month for Coulterville libraryOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Submitted by The Coulterville Public Library The Coulterville Public Library will be a busy place in November. Once again, Coulterville Public Library will participate ...
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St. John Lutheran School, First Quarter Honor RollOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - 4.00 - 3.76 Brianna Brake, Lillian Diskey, Camryn Wolff, Jenna Buskohl, Aubrey Colvis, Aleah Eggemeyer, Joella Eggemeyer, Tallen James, Grace Kirkpatrick, Jackson Scanla...
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Big game Saturday as Du Quoin HEADs to CarlinvilleOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Du Quoin Indians (5-4) vs. Carlinville Cavaliers (7-2) Game: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Carlinville High School, 829 W. Main St. About 116 miles from Du Quoin. Gates: ...