Senior Center Trunk or Treat Oct. 31 The Senior Citizens are sponsoring a Trunk or Treat from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Senior Center Parking Lot. 4-H Halloween Chili and Hot Dog Supper Oct. 31 The …
By Kendall Patterson Staff Writer Seniors of Chester County took home the gold at the Tennessee 2019 Senior Brain Games Chamiponship last Thursday Oct. 24. “We’re really excited for our …
By Gary Roeder, II Staff Writer Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease eating away at White Tail Deer, Elk, and Moose. It degenerates the brain and spinal cord. Keith …
Bob Bass was recently appointed to Deputy Director of Tennessee Corrections Institute. Bass started his career in 1991 at Chester County Sheriff’s department and served as a corrections officer and …
By Kendall Patterson Staff Writer Staff Writer As Timothy Lewis Deputy regional Coordinator of Tennessee Valley for PHWFF states, Being a vet is not always glory. There’s a lot of instances you …
By Melinda Myers It is time to select and decorate pumpkins for your Halloween display. Get family and friends involved in a trip to the pumpkin farm and consider hosting a decorating party. Whether …
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is leading a multicenter national study to evaluate the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine for preventing the flu’s most serious side effects — admission …
Engineering biology is already transforming technology and science, and a consortium of researchers across many disciplines in the international Genome Project-write is calling for more discussion …
Bethel University invites you to Christmas with Renaissance, an annual celebration that takes audiences on an awe-inspiring journey, while showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts …
Suicide is never easy to talk about. Yet having a tough conversation, knowing the warning signs, and asking for help just may save a life. Governor Bill Lee recognized Oct. 16 as Farmer Suicide …
Seven people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee during last year’s Halloween period between Tuesday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 1. That is why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging …
The Tennessee Department of Health has reported one death in a patient with serious respiratory disease associated with use of electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. This is the first such …
The Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “FightFluTN” vaccination event Nov. 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to …
By: Rebecca Seratt UT Extension Agent The spookiest day of the year is right around the corner. With Halloween only a week away, have you made all the plans for your festivities? If not, I have a few …
Chester Co. Associates Fall/Winter Rummage Sale Oct. 23-26 The Chester Co. Associates will be conducting their Fall/Winter Rummage Sale this year from Oct. 23-26. The sale which will include …
On Saturday, Oct. 26, Shiloh National Military Park will host the Chickasaw Heritage Festival at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark, located on Shiloh battlefield. Tribe members from …
By Holly Roeder Staff Writer The Chester County Independent ’s own, Kendall Patterson, was recently honored during the Southern Public Relations Federation’s 2019 Lantern Awards in October, …
By: Carolyn Tomlin Running through or touching the borders of 10 European countries, the Danube River flows from the Black Forest in Germany and runs into the Black Sea. Covering a journey of 1,785 …
By: Rebecca Seratt Chester County 4-H Director Every year, 4-Her’s in Chester County participate in a number of 4-H programs to help position them with the skills they need to succeed in their life …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program now has partners in nearly 60 counties in the state. Each of these partners has …