Randolph County News

More than 1,800 students will be honored at SIU Carbondale commencement exercises

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of more than 1,800 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2023 commencement exercises May 12-13. Festivities start with the SIU School of Law commencement on Friday, May 12, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 13, Banterra Center will hold two commencement ceremonies. […]

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Rep. Friess congratulates Violette Nast as she receives the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

RED BUD – State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) was on hand to congratulate Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+). Even though she is confined to a wheelchair, she doesn’t let that stop her from serving others. She has centered her life on giving in any way she

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SIU Aviation to receive seven new Cessna planes

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The continued enrollment growth in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program is also an opportunity to bring new flight training planes online. SIU Aviation will welcome seven new Cessna 172s flight training airplanes into the program later this week.   “I am very excited at the prospect of

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute awards three Simon Democracy Prizes

CARBONDALE, Ill. —The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (May 1) announced the inaugural recipients of the Paul Simon Democracy Prize. The institute is awarding three prizes of $5,000 each to current Illinois college or university students for the design and implementation of projects to revitalize democracy in their communities.   The winners

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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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