Randolph County News

Red Bud student among more than 200 students recognized for Fall 2025 term honors

SEWARD, NE — Christine Liefer of Red Bud was one of 267 Concordia University, Nebraska students recently named to the honors list for the Fall 2025 semester.   Students must earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing a minimum of 12 credit hours to be eligible for this list.   About Concordia University, […]

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report of arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Joseph B. Kish 34, New Athens IL, arrested January 13, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County Body Attachment Order for failure to appear in court for genetic testing.  Is incarcerated.   David L. Meyer 69, Steeleville, arrested

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Plaza Tire locations in River Region will become ‘Charlie’s’

JACKSON – Charlie’s, the family-owned automotive service provider serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois since 1980, announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative that unifies all tire and automotive centers, fast lube and maintenance locations, and car washes under one trusted name: Charlie’s. This milestone coincides with the company’s 45th anniversary, honoring nearly half a century of

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Nolan Mudd named to MTSU Fall 2025 dean’s list

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 6,647 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester, including Nolan Mudd of Evansville, IL.   To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours.

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Memorial Hospital highlights progress of the 2025–2026 Medical Explorers Program

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to share a midyear update on the 2025–2026 Medical Explorers Program, now in its seventh year of inspiring local students to explore careers in healthcare. Since its launch, the program has welcomed more than 140 students, with 42% choosing to participate for two to three years, demonstrating strong interest

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Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters releases his annual report

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has released his 2025 Annual Report.     In his preface to the report he stated, “As Sheriff, I believe one of the most critical responsibilities of leading the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is keeping our community informed. Transparency is essential, and I am committed to ensuring the

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City of Chester,

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