CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Alyssa Williams, RN, on completing the hospital’s 18-week Nurse Residency Program, where she gained experience caring for patients in both the Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Room. This milestone reflects not only Alyssa’s hard work, but also her heart for caring for others. Throughout her residence, […]
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PARK HILLS – Congratulations to the MAC students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List! Students who are so honored must: earn no grade below a “C” or have any incomplete grades, be enrolled in at least 12 hours of two-year degree credit, and have a current grade point average of 3.25 or higher.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Did you know that in the time it takes to sing the chorus of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, 13 units of blood will be transfused to patients in need. For over 20 years, the St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with the American Red Cross, helping to collect over
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced he has joined his colleagues in the Property Tax Relief Conference in sending a second open letter to Governor Pritzker and members of the General Assembly, urging immediate action on meaningful property tax relief before we adjourn on May 31. “We have been in
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Cierra L. Cliff 25, Pinckneyville, arrested May 19, 2026 by Illinois State Police for DUI, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol & Speeding. Pretrial Release. Alexsis S. Grossmann 31, E St Louis, arrested May 20, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification & Tourism Commission is sponsoring a Build the Bridge contest coordinating with the Don Welge Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony on July 11. The bridge building contest is open to ages 5 to 15. Bridges can be constructed using any materials. There are several prize categories. Contest entries are to be
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education meeting minutes have been released. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 16, 2026 The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting on April 16, 2026 in
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has released its Dean’s List for Spring 2026. Randolph County students on the dean’s list: Hennrich, Alexandra J. (Chester), 4 Roth, Isaiah F. (Chester), 3 Ruiz-Huerta, Anarosa (Chester), 3 Straight, Mikayla B. (Chester), 3 *Westbrook, Alexzandrea K. (Chester), 4 *Heinemeyer, Chase D. (Coulterville), 4 *Lehr, Ryan H. (Coulterville),
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University has released its list of 2026 graduates. Among the more than 2,000 graduates there were these students from the River Region: Southern Illinois-Carbondale Grads from Randolph County: Rehmer, Kaleb D. Westbrook, Alexzandrea K. Dumond, Sara R. Blazier, Ellyce A. Krause, Wyatt D. Chambers, Nick J. Stevens, Lyndsey
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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,”
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