Randolph County News

Local students named to Eastern Illinois University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

CHARLESTON, IL — Eastern Illinois University is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming high-achieving students to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.   Dean’s List honors are awarded to undergraduate students with a declared major who earn a semester grade point average between 3.80 and 4.00 while completing at least 12 graded credit hours. This […]

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Gabriette Rees named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List

CARLINVILLE, Ill. — Gabriette Rees of Sparta has been named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Rees earned this recognition for the Fall 2025 semester.   Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational

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Sparta Community Hospital laboratory successfully passes CAP Accreditation survey

SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital has announced that its laboratory team has once again earned full accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site inspection.     In the photo, from left, are: Hannah Umali, Lab Assistant; Christy Otten, Lab Manager; Dr. Olaronke Akintola-Ogunremi; Angie Verschueren; Lab Tech; Tifani Conway,

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Sheriff reports pursuit with gunfire in Randolph County

CHESTER, IL. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a pursuit that included gun fire occurred Friday.   According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, on February 6th, 2026 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Marissa Police Department was in pursuit of a suspect vehicle that entered Randolph County. During the pursuit four vehicles

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report release

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Wyatt W. Rackley 21, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for battery and mob action.  Pretrial Release   Alexis E. Lopez 19, Tilden, arrested February 2, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated battery & mob action.  Is incarcerated.   Seth N.

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Memorial Hospital opens Convenient Care in new location

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Convenient Care clinic in a new location as of Monday, February 9, 2026. Now housed inside the Medical Office Building addition alongside the Chester Clinic, the updated space offers a more comfortable environment and greater convenience for patients seeking timely, affordable care.  

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Gillian Valleroy named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 President’s List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Gillian Valleroy, of Steeleville, IL, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 President’s List.   Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

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Olivia Schilling named to Mississippi State Deans’ List

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS– Olivia Schilling, of Evansville, IL, has been named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 Deans’ List.   To be named to the Deans’ List, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades

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