Randolph County News

Memorial Hospital is proud to announce it has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, a nationally recognized symbol of quality that reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality healthcare to the communities it serves. This achievement continues Memorial Hospital’s history of accreditation and demonstrates the organization’s dedication to meeting […]

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS  Chester Grade School recognized 22 students on Friday October 16, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at

CARBONDALE, Ill. — With 73% percent of his roster comprised of first- and second-year members, Nathan L. Lincoln, coach of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis, wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this year’s squad.   What he discovered was a complete team effort that carried the 10-time and defending National Intercollegiate Flying

Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of the VenaSeal™ procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins, now offered by Dr. Ziya Baghmanli, General Surgeon. The new service provides patients in the region with a modern treatment option designed to relieve symptoms of venous disease and improve quality of life. Varicose veins affect