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The living may not be easy, but the catfish are thumping

Catfish thump tasty morsels that anglers present to them, so summer must be upon us. It is the prime time for fishing for this muscle with fins.
BY DON GASAWAY Apr 30, 2020 11:50 PM
First United Methodist at 100: Celebration continues despite social distancing

The First United Methodist Church in Chester is celebrating its 100th year anniversary throughout 2020, and although the congregation can't worship together these days, they are staying close to the church and each other on Facebook or on the church website via prerecorded services. In January the Church began celebrating its centennial in the church at 871 State St. in Chester. The congregation has been there since 1920 -- the cornerstone was laid July 11, 1920.
By Jim Beers Apr 28, 2020 8:04 PM
Ellis Grove firefighters, Relay team raise funds to 'Knock Out Cancer'

On March 13 the Relay For Life team Let's Knock Out Cancer joined the Ellis Grove Fire Department to host a fish fry -- but not your usual fish fry. The meal had fried whitefish and catfish, corn dogs, chicken tenders, hush puppies, onion rings, french fries, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, bread and drinks.
Submitted by Judy Shields/Relay For Life Apr 28, 2020 8:03 PM
Take a virtual walk with U of I Extension webinar

Join Extension educators Austin Little and Erin Garrett as they lead a virtual walk and talk to identify plants, herbaceous flowers and flowering shrubs native to southern Illinois. The webinar will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8.
Submitted by the U of I Extension Apr 22, 2020 1:40 PM
SIU alumni pony up to help current students hurt by pandemic

More than $240,000 has been collected by the SIU Foundation to help SIU students who are in financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many college students are currently struggling to continue their education. Some lack adequate technology or internet access to make the sudden transition to online learning.
Submitted by SIU Apr 20, 2020 10:05 PM
Before school was closed in mid-March, CHS Dance Team got together one last time

Apr 8, 2020 10:45 AM
Chester Senior Center serving lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays

The Chester Senior Center is continuing to serve lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays. According to Donna Wolters, seniors can call the center at (618) 826-5108 to reserve either a curbside or delivery meal.
Herald Tribune staff report Apr 8, 2020 10:42 AM
WSIL will televise Bald Knob Cross sunrise Easter service

For the first time in 84 years, the public is not invited to the Easter Sunrise Service being held April 12 atop Bald Knob Mountain in Alto Pass. Due to the current COVID-19 stay-at-home order, however, the service will be televised on WSIL-TV Channel 3 and livestreamed from WSIL TV website and Facebook page.
Submitted by Bald Knob Cross Apr 15, 2020 10:27 AM
Methodist Men donate to CHS band trip to Florida

The Methodist Men of First United Methodist Church in Chester donated $253.33 to the Chester High School Music Department after several music students worked the group's recent Ham and Bean Dinner. The donation will be equally divided among the workers and deposited in their Music Patrons trip accounts for the upcoming band and swing choir trip to Florida at which time they will perform at Disney World.
Mar 25, 2020 2:25 PM
Randolph Society Foundation Honors The unforgettable Irvin Peithmann and Ruth Robinson Gilster

This is the last of five biographies of the Randolph Society's inductees into the Class of 2020. The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Irvin Peithmann and Ruth Robinson Gilster, preservationists who were dedicated to keeping the history of Randolph County alive, will be inducted into the 2020 class of honorees.
Submitted by the Randolph Society Foundation Mar 12, 2020 11:12 AM

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