Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For Meadow Boden and Graci McDaniel, participating next week in the annual Air Race Classic isn’t just about the competition. For the two recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation graduates, it’s also about focusing on the achievements and future of women within the aviation industry. Saluki Aces: SIU Aviation’s […]

MONMOUTH, IL — Gavin Conway of Steeleville graduated from Monmouth College on May 14 with a degree in business administration and economics. Conway is the son of Terry and Misty Conway of Steeleville, Ill..   The featured speaker at Monmouth’s 166th Commencement Exercises on was former U.S. Congressman Richard A. Gephardt, a two-time presidential candidate.

LEBANON, Ill. — McKendree University congratulates students who made the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2023 semester.   Anna Gaertner of Evansville, Ill.   Sarah Steibel of Ruma, Ill.   Founded in 1828, McKendree University’s historic Lebanon, Ill., campus is 25 miles from St. Louis, Mo.   McKendree also

SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2023-24 academic year.   These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, GPA, standing in graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities.   More information about the scholarships is available on the financial aid website.

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A well-known story of passion and love will unfold next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as the McLeod Summer Playhouse performs “The Bridges of Madison County.” SIU faculty David Dillard, left, and Susan Patrick Steinfeldt rehearse “The Bridges of Madison County,” which will be presented as part of

CHESTER – The Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. in the city hall at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   A public hearing will be held during the meeting to hear a request for a special use permit from Lance Campbell to construct and operate a home occupation

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Michael A. Phillips 29, Belleville, arrested June 5, 2023 by Steeleville Police on a St Clair County warrant for unlawful possession of controlled substance.  Bond amount is $20,000.  Is incarcerated.   Anthony B. Dowdy 61, Rockwood, arrested June 5, 2023 by Chester Police on