Randolph County News

2025 Chester High School Prom Court

CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Prom Court has been unveiled.     Pictured are the members of the 2025 Chester High School Prom Court. (Front row, left to right) are Camryn Wolff, Junior Princess Candidate; Sadessa Sellers, Senior Queen Candidate; Mirra Krieg, Senior Queen Candidate; Whitney Sulser, Senior Queen Candidate; and Callie Davis, […]

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SIU’s Sharp Museum’s new exhibitions include celebrating LGBTQ+ community

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will open three new exhibitions in April, including one that celebrates the region’s LGBTQ+ community.   A display featuring dresses on loan from drag queens Jodie Santana and Blanche Dubois is being installed as part of an exhibition that opens Friday, April 4,

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SIU puts the fun, adventure and learning in summer camps for 2025

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — There is literally something for everyone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer. A diverse assortment of camps and programs will entertain, educate, engage and appeal to people of all ages and abilities as well as hobbies, passions and personal interests.   Participants engage in unique learning activities in

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Chester Grade School presents ‘HIVE’Awards

CHESTER – Twenty-three Chester Grade School students were recognized last month with  “HIVE” Good Character Awards.   Students were nominated for demonstrating one of the four “HIVE” Character Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.     Pictured (in no particular order) are the students. They are listed by the “HIVE” character trait for which

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Chester Grade School Jr. High Band earns ‘Excellent’ rating at Organizational Contest

By Jim Beers CHESTER — ​The Chester Grade School Jr. High Band, under the direction of Sue Colonel, traveled to Marion, Illinois Friday March 28 to compete in the 2025 IGSMA Organizational Music Contest. The group earned an “Excellent” rating at their 4:00 p.m. performance.     Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Jr. High Band

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Chester Grade School February Jackets of the Month

CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized as the February 2025 “Jackets of the Month”.     Pictured (left to right) are Lisa Ketchum, Faculty Member of the Month; Kru Jany, Kindergarten, Maelee McDonough, 2nd Grade, Wyoma McGuire, 3rd Grade; Brycen Petrowske, 4th Grade; Ryker Ridings, 5th Grade; Mabrie Cushman, 7th

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SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law.  In 2021, SIU Law established an electronic discovery or “eDiscovery” pro bono program to aid nonprofit legal aid organizations with the analysis of electronically

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Sculpture dedication, discussion commemorate 2024 total solar eclipse at SIU

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Recapture the awe of the 2024 total solar eclipse with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work for an event that mesmerized thousands of spectators across Southern Illinois and millions of viewers who saw the spectacle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a one-year anniversary celebration on April 8 at

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Memorial Hospital names Patient Safety Advocates for 2025

CHESTER – At Memorial Hospital, our top priority is the safety of our patients. Our mission is to ensure their wellbeing through the best safety practices.   Every one of our employees dedicates themselves to ensuring the best safety practices possible to reduce harm and improve patient outcomes.   Memorial recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week,

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Christ Our Savior FFA members compete in horticulture

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA members competed in the Horticulture competition at the SWIC greenhouse.   Members identified plants, judged plants from best to worse, and took a test on horticulture.     Members who participated are: (Starting on the left) Isaac Luebkemann, Charlie Ralphs, Brianna Brake, Olivia Crank, and Lacee Liefer.  

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