Randolph County News

Memorial Hospital opens applications for healthcare scholarships

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has opened applications for its healthcare scholarships, offering financial support to Randolph County residents preparing to enter the nursing and healthcare workforce.     The Mullins Nursing Scholarship and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship provide financial assistance to students at various stages of their education, with the goal of encouraging […]

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Memorial Hospital staff attend conference, return with new knowledge

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

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Red Cross: Support patients now by giving blood or platelets

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety.   With millions of Americans expected

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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks insight into one of Illinois’ earliest Black communities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student archaeology team is spending six weeks unearthing research to help tell the story of what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited Black community in Illinois. For Brendan Jennings, it’s an “incredible opportunity” not only for descendants of the unincorporated Lakeview community

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SIU aviation technologies students excel in aircraft maintenance competition

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

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

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,

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Celebrate inclusion at Touch of Nature’s Special Olympics Day May 30

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

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 President’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit.   Shelby Adams of Steeleville, IL Hannah Ahrens of Ste. Genevieve,

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below

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