Randolph County News

NASHVILLE, TN — Belmont University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition. Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta is among the Dean’s List students. “The Dean’s List recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that is both personal and shared across our community,” […]

CHESTER – Representatives from Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center recently took part in training to help improve patient care and stay up to date on new developments in heart and lung health.     Amy Mathis, RN, and Melissa Soellner, MS, RDN, CDE, ACSM-CEP, attended the 35th Annual Illinois Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s aviation technologies program placed 10th in the nation in the scholastic category of the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition in Orlando, Florida.     Detail Dawg team members with SIU School of Aviation fared well at the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council competition

CHESTER – The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Chester Early Childhood Center, 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   A REGULAR MEETING of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest report of arrests.   Christopher D. Furr 37, Dupo, arrested by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for theft.  Is incarcerated.   Eduardo B. Cardona Mendez 26, Percy, arrested by Steeleville Police for driving while license revoked.  Pretrial Release.   Ismael V. Cardona-Mendez 29,

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Special Olympics Day is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on May 30 and this free, inclusive, community-wide event is open to everyone – regardless of age or ability.   Set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., it will be a fun event for current Special Olympics