The Mighty Mariner Stands Watch …

In Chester, Illinois Popeye the Sailor Man has been in the news recently for faithfully standing his watch. For 40 years this June, a 900-pound statue of Popeye has stood overlooking the Mississippi River at Segar Memorial Park next to the Chester Welcome Center. Chester,…

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Mike & Debbie Brooks, Longtime Popeye Fans, Named Citizens of the Year in Chester, Ill.

[caption id="attachment_14677" align="aligncenter" width="1124"] Spinach Can Collectibles co-owners Mike and Debbie Brooks speak to the crowd after being named the Chester (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce's Citizens of the Year for 2015 during the chamber's annual dinner on Friday, June 19. Photo Credit: Pete Spitler/Herald Tribune[/caption]…

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Popeye and Olive Oyl Get Hitched

Just came across this awesome story in "The Southern Illinoisan." Congratulations and best of luck to the newlyweds! (Photo credit: Joel Hawksley) We want to know: "Would you ever have a character-themed wedding?"

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