Flood Ready Tennessee announced on March 11 that the Tennessee Association of Floodplain Management (TN AFPM), a group of experts who work to promote public awareness of proper floodplain management, …
The March 2022 Lions Club Student of the Month is Chester County High School senior Hayleigh Smith. Hayleigh is the daughter of Christy and Jeremy Smith. Smith is the salutatorian of the CCHS Class …
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has honored Tennesseans for their work on behalf of Tennessee children. These awards were presented at the agency’s annual Children’s Advocacy Days. …
The American Historical Association has sent letters to the Tennessee Legislature strongly opposing SB 2290 and HB 2670. In effect, these bills would make it virtually impossible for teachers to help …
Please join family and friends for an anniversary party honoring DB and Patsy Weatherington from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Enville Community Center, Leapwood Road, Enville, TN. DB and …
Loving Paws Rescue Requesting Items Loving Paws Rescue is requesting items for a community yard sale on April 1 and 2. Items can be delivered to J&J Warehouse. Call 731-234-3434 for more …
The Chester County Senior Center is offering a nine-day/eight-night trip for senior citizens to Vermont from October 1 – October 9, 2022. The cost of the trip is $1,165. This tour includes: …
A group of concerned citizens is busy organizing various fundraisers to assist Loving Paws Rescue, a dog rescue located in Luray. According to Janeane Moore, the group formed because there is no …
A subscription is now needed to access the e-edition of the Chester County Independent . Print subscribers get access to the e-edition free. If you already are a subscriber to the print edition, call …
Hobbies are beneficial beyond fun Hobbies are important for many different reasons. While one of the main reasons to immerse oneself in a hobby is to have fun, the benefits do not stop there. • …
Freed-Hardeman University celebrated the 80th birthday of Milton R. Sewell, president emeritus and chancellor of the university, at a special chapel program Friday, March 11, 2022, one day prior to …
In continuing its 45-year commitment to serving the community, local non-profit Area Relief Ministries recently expanded its board membership appointing seven new volunteer members with diverse …
By Deborah Fisher, Tennessee Coalition for Open Government A journalist friend of mine in Georgia recently made a public records request for a state agency file. The file contained a CD with some of …
Noah’s Ark Preschool Spring Flower Fundraiser now-March 31 Noah’s Ark Preschool is holding their annual Spring Flower Fundraiser. You can purchase a hanging basket for $15 or a potted plant for …
Braden Lavern Bailey, 93, of Henderson passed away March 9, 2022 at his home. Committal services were 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Bailey Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. …
By Lion Donna Rouse Butler Zone Chair The Chester County Lions Club has long had the tradition of honoring those in our community who work hard to add value by giving freely of their time, effort, …
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” from Bluebeard’s Egg by Margaret Atwood By Savannah Gilbert Library Director Upcoming Events at the Chester County Public …
The American Historical Association (AHA) has released a statement historicizing and condemning the numerous bomb threats received by at least 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in early …
Enville Fire Dept. Spaghetti Supper March 5 The Enville Volunteer Fire Department is having a spaghetti supper and cakewalk fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. on March 5 at the community center. Mark …
Tennesseans can now see how the 2021-2022 redistricting process has impacted them through a simple address search. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has created a new online dashboard entitled …