Randolph County News

Next ‘Journey to the Eclipse’ talk on Friday features national citizen science project

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A series of public talks about the upcoming total eclipse continues Friday, Oct. 6, with a faculty member with decades of solar research illuminating a nationwide observation project and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s leadership role in it.     Matt Penn, adjunct assistant professor of practice in the School […]

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Fight national blood and platelet shortage – Make a Red Cross donation appointment now

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make a

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SIU prof receives $200K to study mechanisms of inflammation, which may lead to new therapies

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is trying to find ways to better understand and control the inflammation process, an important biological dynamic in human health. Chilman Bae, assistant professor in the School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, recently received a $200,000 Engineering Research Initiative grant from

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300+ students expected at SIU’s 2023 FFA Career Day

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – The diverse fields of agriculture careers will be on display on Thursday at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the annual FFA Career Day. More than 300 students from 22 Southern Illinois school districts have registered for the rain-or-shine event.     SIU began hosting FFA Career Day in 2012

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m. at city hall.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 6 p.m., City Hall   Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance

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SIU honors 2023 Women of Action

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored the winners of the second annual Women of Action Awards. The 2023 Women of Action award winners and presenters, from left, are Bethany Peppers, program director of the office of Student Engagement; Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director of Student Health Services and director of

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SIU plans activities for annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A naturally occurring warm-up for the total solar eclipse in April will happen in October, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is planning activities that will help the public enjoy and learn from it. An annular solar eclipse is set for Oct. 14 along a path from Oregon to Texas.

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report released

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Brandon L. Pulliam 36, Tamms, arrested September 28, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on an Alexander County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Bond is $25,000. Is incarcerated.   Michael L. Mattingly 49, Chester,

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Celebrate a ‘Salukis in Paradise’ SIU Homecoming Oct. 16-21

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “Salukis in Paradise: A celebration of Southern Illinois as our home away from home!” is the theme of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2023 Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 16-21. It’s a time for Salukis past and present to come together and commemorate the many things that make SIU special.

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