The Chester County Retired Teachers met on March 16, 2022 at Snookum’s Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by President Jean Smith. The meal was sponsored by Community Bank of Henderson. …
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 …
During spotlights, Director of Schools, Troy Kilzer II, announced that the Chester County School District earned the honor of being a Tennessee Reading 360 District. Kilzer said that this recognition …
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: …
Sunday morning around 7:20 a.m., Henderson Fire Department and other first responders were called to a house fire at 763 Christie Loop. A passerby called the fire in. When the firefighters arrived, …
Wednesday, March 16, The Chester County Independent presented local animal rescues with a donation raised during the 2022 Pet Calendar Contest to the local animal shelters. Pictured left to right …
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. • …
The February Lions Club Student of the Month is Dylan Jones. Dylan is the son of Jessica and Chad Jones and an eighth grader at Chester County Junior High School. He is a member of the Beta Club …
By: Becky Hartle It has been an incredible week here at Jacks Creek Elementary school! Kindergarteners are counting to 100 by ones, fives and 10s. They are using position words to describe shapes and …
By: Kim Murphy We are having a wonderful week of learning here at East Chester Elementary School! Our second and third graders have been working hard on their CASE assessments, and we are so very …
High school senior Zane Bolton, of Henderson, Tenn., has received the 2022 Founders’ Scholarship from Union University that covers full tuition, room, meals and student services fees for four …
By Taylor Stanton Communications and Media Manager of Summit Learning/ Gradient Learning Moments before their mentoring session was set to begin, Taleshia Driver and Dr. Leah Shull paused and smiled …
*Available Daily: Variety Milk, Juice, Fresh Fruits/Vegetables, Cereal (B) BREAKFAST AND (L) LUNCH FREE TO ALL STUDENTS Menu is subject to change depending on deliveries. Chester County Schools …
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 …
with Jan Johnson Hello from Enville! I hope everyone had a great week. Well, it finally happened. Daylight Saving Time arrived, and I am so glad. It will probably take a little time to adjust, but we …
with Gloria Holiday Hello to my family and friends. It is a blessing to be with you one more day. For this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Live it, as if it was your …