Randolph County News

Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER – Eleven students at Chester Grade School were presented with CGS Character Awards Friday April 14 for demonstrating the Character Trait of the Month, having good “Decision-Making Skills”.     Pictured (front row, left to right): Prudence Webb, Jensen Fadler, Brandon Marquez. (Back row, left to right): June Shaw, Eriana Quintana, Chloe Keeton, Maggie […]

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SIU dental hygiene students receive special laser training

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — What do hot dogs, chicken wings, carrots and tomatoes have to do with great dental care? These edible morsels serve as tools used by a group of Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene students to earn a special laser certification.     Dental hygiene program students (from left) Kailee

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Sparta student at McKendree University honored for Outstanding Achievement

LEBANON, Ill.– McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement.   Corey Rheinecker of Sparta, Ill.,was recognized for excellence in the study of business administration.   The 2023 honorees were selected by full-time faculty members based on four major components of McKendree University’s mission: responsible citizenship, engagement,

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Bryant to host online Back to Business Grant webinar

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is seeking to help local businesses receive recovery funding through a state grant program implemented to help those greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sen. Bryant is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to host a Back to Business online webinar on Wednesday, May

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School holds Prom

EVANSVILLE, Ill. — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held its prom at the World Shooting Complex. Congratulations to the 2023 prom King and Queen, Dillon Grah and Gwen Turner. Dillon’s parents are Leslie and David Grah. Gwen’s parents are Lyndsey and Josey Turner. The theme was Welcome to Wonderland. After prom students enjoyed fun,

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CHS has very successful “EARTH DAY” event

All CHS students work to beautify and improve locations at CHS, CGS, and Cohen Recreation Complex BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School continued an annual event this year that corresponded with the National-Wide “Earth Day” celebration. Thursday and Friday April 20-21, 2023 students at CHS were involved in a variety of

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Memorial Hospital opens new specialty clinic

CHESTER – The current phase of renovations at Memorial Hospital is complete. The Plant Operations staff and Information Technology Department are have been busy this month completing the finishing touches in the new Specialty Clinic on the main level.   The Specialty Clinic Staff includes (back row, from left): Denise Wilson, Clinical Assistant; Barb Cagle,

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office releases latest arrest reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Arrested were:   Ashley N. Wittenbrink 36, Baldwin, arrested April 17, 2023 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Is incarcerated.   Kristina L. Babb 45, St Mary MO, arrested April 17, 2023 by Chester

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