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Class of 1971 Reunion Oct. 2 The Chester County High School class of 1971 will hold their 55th class reunion beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Catfish Cabin, 1290 S. Highland Ave., Jackson. …

Montezuma Community News

I wanted to share some information with everyone before the Nov. 3 Election. There are three Constitutional Amendments to be voted on the ballot for this upcoming election. These amendments are …

New Friendship & Mifflin Community News

Hello to all from this little corner of the world. It was sunny with a slight breeze on Saturday, and the sky was a medium blue. I am very happy the temperatures are better. There is an increased …

Silerton Community News

This past Friday, Carolyn and Bob Kramer had a house party with several relatives and friends. This get-together also served as an impromptu reunion of one of the last graduating classes from the old …
Sports

Early mistakes costly as Eagles fall at McKenzie

Chester County’s defensive front battles McKenzie at the line of scrimmage Friday night. The Eagles held the Rebels scoreless in the fourth quarter but fell 42-7. Photo by Brittany Lewis Early …

Cupples scores twice as Lady Eagles defeat Lexington

Miley Cupples battles a Lexington defender during Chester County’s 4-1 victory Monday night. Cupples scored two goals to lead the Lady Eagles. Photo by Todd Lewis, Independent The Chester …

CCHS places third at Huntingdon Invitational

The Chester County Cross Country boys team placed third at the Huntington Invitational. Individuals winning top 20 medals were Ian Hall, Cooper Sparks, Preston Sparks and Claire Coleman. Setting …

Marching Eagles bring home reserve grand championship

The Chester County Marching Eagles earned multiple first-place finishes and reserve grand championship in recent competitions. The results speak for themselves. The Chester County Marching …

Eaglettes sweep Scott’s Hill and Lexington

Chester County’s Addyson Parker makes a defensive play during Thursday’s three-set victory over Lexington. Parker led the Eaglettes with 20 digs as Chester County completed the season sweep of …

Obituaries
Dwight Rhodes – Nov. 4, 1946 – Sept. 24, 2026
Dwight H. Rhodes, 79, of Henderson passed away Sept. 24, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Ronnie Geary and …
Jan Johnson Mabry – Dec. 23, 1956 – Sept. 28, 2026
Jan Elisa Mabry, 69, of Knoxville passed away Sept. 28, 2026, at her home. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Henderson City Cemetery with Keith Brown officiating. The family …
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Johnnie Gaddy – MARCH 10, 1933 – Sept. 22, 2026
Johnnie Marie Morrison Gaddy, 93, of Henderson passed away Sept. 22, 2026, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – …
Freda Cleek – June 23, 1938 – Sept. 24, 2026
Freda Ann Cleek, 88, of Middleton, passed from this life Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at her home. Services were held at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, …
David Stringer – Jan. 24, 1959 – Sept. 16, 2026
David Edwin Stringer, 67, of Henderson passed away in Henderson on Sept. 16, 2026. He was born in Cherry Point, N.C., on Jan. 24, 1959, son of the late Walter Edward, Jr. and Doris Evelyn Copeland …
Lifestyle

Pictures of the Past

This is the Ford-Fordson Service Station and Sales about 1923. It was later the location of the Peoples’s Cleaners and Exxon Service Station. Today it is the location of the Black Box Theater.

Senior Center explores Alaska

The Chester County Senior Center recently experienced Alaska through a nine-day Inside Passage cruise on Holland America’s Koningsdam. “The scenery was incredible, the food was delicious, and the …

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University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media faculty headshots in Lexington, Ky., on August 16, 2023. Photo by David Stephenson
National Newspaper Week
When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country …
Measuring the impact of a single mistake
We make more decisions in a single day than we probably realize. Some are insignificant, what to eat, what to wear, which route to take. Others carry more weight, what to say, how to respond, whom to …
Letter to the Editor - 250th Celebration
Dear Editor, It was a blessing to attend the Henderson and Chester County celebration of America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 27. Many will have vivid memories of this historic celebration of …
We the People...
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general …
HB 1959 and SB 2040 Concerns
Dear Editor, I’m a disabled veteran, and my Medicare Part D coverage is through TRICARE for Life, which uses Express Scripts. That’s how I get about 90 percent of my prescriptions. If that goes …
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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
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9 reasons your prescription may not be filled, and what to do about it
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Sequoia Grove Winery’s playbook for elevating game day entertaining
(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads …
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …