MONMOUTH, Ill.– Two River Region residents have been named to the Monmouth College Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Kayla Braun of Evansville and Gavin Conway of Steeleville were able to attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the Spring 2023 semester while maintaining at least 3.0 course credits. Founded in 1853 and […]
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — This fall, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Cannabis Science Center will present a symposium on growing cannabis on large to small scales. The symposium titled “Controlled Environment Agriculture: From Home-Grown to Facilities” is set for Sept. 9 at the SIU Student Center Auditorium. It is open to all
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Trusting their instincts and making smart decisions to overcome difficult weather paid off last week for Southern Illinois University Carbondale Aviation’s Saluki Aces Meadow Boden and Graci McDaniel. The pair finished second — both overall and in the collegiate division — of the 46th transcontinental Air Race Classic
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NEW ATHENS – This message was dispatched for the New Athens Fire Protection District Tuesday: “Effective immediately, the New Athens Fire Protection District is implementing a burn ban. “No outside burning of any kind including fireworks! “This covers the Village of New Athens, as well as the New Athens fire protection district which covers parts
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EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Members of the Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA recently attended the 95th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield, Ill. Those attending the FFA State Convention were: Isaac Luebkemann, Brianna Brake, Christine Liefer, Alyssa Heimann, and Charlie Rahlfs. There they made new friends and even played a game of
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CHESTER — The Chester Eagles Aerie No. 3252 was recently named Illinois State Aerie of the Year for 2022-2023 at the Illinois State Convention in Springfield recently. From left are Conductor Robert Shaeber, Treasurer Chris Naeger, State President Rex Jaronske and Trustee Eric Armstrong.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following a week of intense racing action at the Mission Foods AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates Evan Renshaw, winner of the 2023 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award, and Vincent Pearson, winner of the 2023 Bill Werner AMA Fast Brain Award. Despite fierce competition throughout
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UNIVERSITY, Miss. — Two River Region residents were among more than 3,100 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2023. The graduates include: Lauren Welge, of Chester, IL, who majored in Allied Health Studies. Molly Myers, of Perryville, MO, who majored in Integrated Marketing Communications. Undergraduate and
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Those listed as arrested: Shawn C. Porter 48, Red Bud, arrested June 21, 2023 by Red Bud Police for aggravated battery, obstructing justice and resisting a peace officer. Is incarcerated. Jeremy L. Donagher 40, Steeleville, arrested June 21, 2023 by
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Emergency Management Agency has ordered a burn ban in effect until further notice for Randolph County, Illinois, due to the extremely dry conditions.: “Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.” the agency stated in a posting on social media.
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