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 Another rare observation at local refuge  
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Another rare observation of a shorebird was documented at the Middle
Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, May 3. A male American
avocet in breeding plumage was observed feeding in the mudflats of the flooded
Refuge while Kevin J.... |
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Global Torch Relay to reach Chester on May 10
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The World Harmony Run touches the lives of millions of people along its
route
A relay run across the length and breadth of America which is dedicated to
the cause of world harmony will pass through Chester on May 10 at... |
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Mila Biermann named Memorial's Employee of the Quarter 
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Employees gathered in the dining room at Memorial Hospital in Chester on
Thursday morning, April 17 to learn the identity of the hospital's newest
Employee of the Quarter. Director of Nurses Karen Wolf announced that the award
would go to... |
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Century 21 announces grill winner 
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The winner of the Grill and meat package was Lacey Eggemeyer. "We had a total
of 27 open houses during the month of April," said Kane. Pictured with Eggemeyer
are right: Dorcas Gruber and left: Florence Kane, Broker Owners of... |
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Sparta receives USDA funding
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By Dave Morris
Staff Reporter
SPARTA - Congressman Jerry Costello announced Monday that Sparta has been
awarded a $900,000 grant and a $2,100,000 loan through the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Office of Rural Development.
The loan is for 40 years at 4.5 percent... |
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Coulterville project misses out on CDAP grant
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By Dave Morris
Staff Reporter
COULTERVILLE - The Coulterville Village Board was forced to put the Grant
Street project on hold Monday. The council learned that they just missed out on
securing a Community Development Assistance Program grant from the Illinois
Department... |
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Bradley Wolf resigns at Steeleville Village Board meeting 
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By Sam McIntosh Steeleville Ledger Editor
STEELEVILLE - At the Monday night Steeleville Village Hall meeting, Officer
Bradley Wolf resigned from his position. The resignation will be effective May
20, 2008.
The board members made a motion to accept Officer Wolf's resignation... |
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Around Town: Local graduations approaching
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Many families around town will have reasons to celebrate during the next few
weeks. All four of the Chester schools will be having graduation ceremonies. The
graduates from these four schools will proudly boast for years that they are
members... |
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CHS Seniors to hold car wash/bake sale/BBQ for Project Graduation
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By Jim Beers
Staff Writer
CHESTER -The Chester High School seniors will host a car wash/bake sale and
barbeque this weekend at the Chester Wal-Mart. The event is a fundraiser for
Project Graduation. Lori Williams, mother of senior Eric Morrison, is the... |
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Device may increase gas mileage by 22%
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Federal Consumer Protection has confirmed the fuel saving described in this
advertisement.
Boston - National Fuel saver Corp. has developed a low cost automotive
accessory called the Platinum Gas Saver which is guaranteed to increase gas
mileage by 22% while meeting... |
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Plans announced for 2008 Randolph County Pig Party
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STEELEVILLE - Plans for the 2008 Randolph County pig party have been released
and this year's event looks to be even bigger than the inaugural event in 2007
said Event cochairman Curt Jeffers.
This year's competition has been proclaimed an Illinois... |
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Pet of the Week 
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This is Chalet. She is a Collie mix. She is around 7 months old. She loves to play and go for walks. She is great on a leash. She would be $150. to adopt. She will be spayed,... |
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Community Calendar
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Calendar of Events
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Thursday, May 8
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Group will meet at Sparta Public Library
7 p.m. Chester VFW
7:30 p.m. Red Bud Library Board at the library
7:30 p.m. Sparta Lions Club
Friday, May 9
7 p.m. COSLHS Annual Spring Concert at... |
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