by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Saluki Triathlon returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on June 17, and this year, organizers are offering a duathlon option as well. Signup is now underway, and everyone is welcome. This is the third annual Recreational Sports and Services swim, run and bike event, initially known as the King […]
2023 Saluki Triathlon set for June 17 Read More »
BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – On December 17, 2022 at 1:01 p.m. the Chester Fire Department received a call to report to a house fire which involved an individual that as was still in the house. According to Chester Fire Chief Marty Bert the trapped individual was a male that was wheel chair
Chester police officers receive Lifesaving Medals of Honor Read More »
CHESTER – Memorial Hospital of Chester and members of the Health Communities Alliance (formerly the Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance or SISAA) are coordinating efforts to share resource information with first responders and municipalities throughout Randolph County. Rhonda Wilson delivers resource kits to Sparta Police Department In 2022, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), Population
Memorial Hospital provides First Responders with resource kits Read More »
CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry came to Chester April 26th Volunteers from the April 2023 Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market prepare to pass out two large crates of fresh mixed fruit and vegetables to clients. Pictured are (left to right) Steve Simpson, Dr. Steve Miller. Dr. Alan Liefer, and Lee
Mobile Market provides food for the needy and hungry Read More »
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan, remains robust and is getting stronger with the recent hiring of Aimee Lemrise as the director of sustainability. “My roots and commitment to sustainability go back to my childhood,” said Lemrise, a double alumna
Aimee Lemrise is SIU’s new sustainability director Read More »
CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital has named Amy Kirkland Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2023 on May 2, 2023. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Amy Kirkland Kirkland, Registered Nurse and Night Shift Supervisor, has worked at Memorial Hospital for a total of 17 years. When asked what she likes
Amy Kirkland named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter Read More »
5th Grade, 6th Grade, & Jr. High Bands and Jr. High Chorus wow packed house; 35 8th Grade musicians say good-bye to CGS BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer CHESTER – Thursday April 27 the Chester Grade School Music Department held its Annual Spring Concert. The event was held at Chester High School’s Colbert Gymnasium where
CGS Spring Concert is extreme crowd-pleaser Read More »
CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. James E. Stringer 38, Cutler, arrested May 2, 2023 by Steeleville Police for battery. Released after posting $150 cash bond. Marquis R. Wilkes 40, Sparta, arrested May 1, 2023 by Sparta Police on a Phelps MO County warrant for failure to appear
Randolph County Sheriff’s report Read More »
CHESTER – The Chester High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes ( FCA) met at Reid’s Harvest House Friday May 5 for their end-of-the-year breakfast. The FCA thanked Matt McCoy of Country Financial for sponsoring this event.
CHS FCA holds end of year breakfast Read More »
EVANSVILLE – Three members of Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in the Ag Business CDE in Okawville. Participants were to complete a test based on different aspects of business particularly in the agriculture field. Participants were Christine Liefer, Brianna Brake and Alyssa Heimann.
COSLHS FFA participates in Ag Business CDE Read More »
