Randolph County News

Sparta Community Hospital offers diabetes screening event and prevention program

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SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital will host Diabetes Alert Day on March 24 at Moody Pharmacy while also launching a Diabetes Prevention Program beginning April 7, giving community members two opportunities to learn their risk for diabetes and take steps toward prevention.   During Diabetes Alert Day, community members can stop in at Moody […]

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Chester Grade School announces January 2026 ‘Jackets of the Month’

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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Request from Patti Carter to help

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National Weather Service Storm damage reports

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ST. LOUIS and PADUCAH – The St. Louis and Paducah NWS offices passed along the following storm damage reports in the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve in Missouri and Randolph in Illinois.   They are arranged chronologically.   03/15/2026     0515 PM  Ste. Genevieve  MO   Emergency Mngr   Tree debris is blocking a

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Chester Grade School announces December ‘Jackets of the Month’

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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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Buena Vista National Bank, Memorial Hospital hold health fair

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CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank in conjunction with Memorial Hospital in Chester held its 30th annual Health Fair on Friday, March 13, at Buena Vista National Bank.     Back Row: L-R;  Jim Schoen, Lions Club Member; Brandon Misselhorn, Lab Tech; Dr. Stephen Platt, Lions Club Member; Dr. Robert Platt, Lions Club Member; Ryan

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Adventure, fun, relaxation await at Touch of Nature’s Friends and Family Camp

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’re looking for a respite from today’s hectic world, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering everyone a chance to get away and reconnect with those who matter most while enjoying a fun, relaxing weekend. Participants enjoy the inaugural Friends and Family Camp. Photo provided Touch of Nature Outdoor Education

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