THDA taking applications for COVID-19 Rent Relief The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has opened an online portal that will allow renters and landlords to apply for up to 12 months of cumulative …
Bobby Hysmith celebrated his 85th birthday Feb. 20 at a dinner hosted by his sons and their wives, Randy and Angelia Hysmith and Tony and Becky Hysmith. The meal was in the home of his grandson …
Readers can use the award-winning Libby app to enjoy digital books on any device As people increasingly read and listen to books on their smartphone or tablet, they are discovering one of the best …
Lifeline Blood Drive March 12 Lifeline Blood Services will host a blood drive from noon-6 p.m. Friday, March 12 at Henderson City Hall. Cookies for Cancer Bake Sale March 13 Cookies for Cancer will …
As of Tuesday, March 2, Chester County’s active COVID-19 case total has dropped down to 10. As of Monday, only one school-age child had COVID. However, two more Chester County residents have died …
There were corrections to the Respecting Your Elders article in the Feb. 25 issue of the Chester County Independent. Frank Johnson is the husband of Classie Johnson and is the father of eleven …
On Feb. 24, the Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities would end effective Feb. 28, 2021. Facilities should use the federal …
By Jerry Woods In many homes and communities the phrase “Respect your elders” was often used, readily recognized and strongly enforced. For those of us in the Baby Boomer generation and before, …
Solutions to break up with stress for good Valentine’s Day may have passed but it is always a good time to talk about keeping your heart healthy. For most, a great way to increase heart health is …
Celebrating 50 years together! The children of Jerry and Jean Crowell are pleased to announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents. Jerry and Jean Crowell were married on Feb. 20, 1971 at …
Cookies for Cancer Bake Sale March 13 Cookies for Cancer will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or until sold out March 13 at Cash Savers, 410 East Main Street, Henderson. We will still have …
Chester County Solid Waste Department has partnered with TDOT’s Beautification Office to provide six water bottle filling stations to the Chester County School District. Due to COVID safety …
After dealing with the “Snowpocalypse of 2021” that hit the South hard, Chester Countians can finally get back to their normal routines after being snowed in for over a week. During that period …
Week’s highlights • TDH launches new online scheduling tool for COVID-19 vaccination appointments • Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b are eligible for vaccination beginning …
By Jerry Woods Using children’s books can prove beneficial to involving students in the Black History Month experience and beyond. A wide array of topics are available ranging from biographies of …
Of all the plants we enjoy today in our gardens and in the wild, ferns are some of the most ancient. They are one of the oldest groups of plants on Earth, with a fossil record dating back more than …
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced Wednesday they are partnering to develop a statewide electric vehicle fast charging network …
On February 5, 2021, Chester County Health Department wore red to bring awareness to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans. The heart disease ribbon color is red, with National …
On Friday, Feb. 12, the Henderson/ Chester County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Henderson Energy and Nutrition as the business joined the chamber as well. After opening August 15, …
In response to a surge of visitors to Tennessee State Parks last year, the parks today announced a new partnership with Arrive Outdoors to make gear more affordable for park visitors. The plan is to …