Randolph County News

 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially announced the racing schedule and class structure for the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing. Running July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing represents […]

CHESTER – Chester Grade School has announced its February 2026 Students of the Month.   Students were selected based upon the fact they have demonstrated all four of the “HIVE” character traits of 1) Having respect; 2) Initiating Responsibility; 3) Valuing Safety; and 4) Encouraging Empathy.   Teachers at the various grade levels met to

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For a second straight year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will vie for a title in the small ensemble division of the collegiate National Trumpet Competition. “I am very proud of the students and feel so fortunate to teach these wonderful people daily,” said Ricky Spears, an assistant professor of trumpet and

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences will celebrate the successes of its students, faculty, staff and alumni at the 74th All Ag Banquet on Friday, Feb. 27.     The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour at the SIU Student Center International Lounge, followed by dinner

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Philip L. Henseler 24, Salem, arrested February 17, 2026 by Chester Police for criminal sexual assault.  Is incarcerated.   Ezekiel N. Hantz 19, DuQuoin, arrested February 18, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear