Randolph County News

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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SIU analyzes ‘active threat’ training

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – An “active threat” training on April 20 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a success, allowing teams to assess how they respond to an emergency, university officials say. “Overall, the exercises went well,” said Ben Newman, director of public safety and chief of police. “Our leaders worked effectively together

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SIU hosts native plant symposium this weekend

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — A symposium on native plant life and issues affecting it is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The theme for this year’s Illinois Indigenous Plants Symposium is “Illinois Plants in a Changing Climate.” The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored

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