Randolph County News

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois holds second annual Recognition of Excellence

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois celebrated outstanding volunteers and Girl Scouts who earned awards for their achievements at our second annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These standouts exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The ceremony was held on Sunday, […]

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Memorial Hospital produces certified babysitters

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital held a Child and Babysitting Safety Course in May with 13 young adults being certified babysitters. The full-day class covers education on how to be a responsible caregiver, infant and child feeding, diapering, and how to handle emergencies.   The class work helps students recognize hazards and provides instruction on how

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Rep. Friess statement concerning Democrats’ budget stalling Tactics

RED BUD — Rep. Friess released the following statement concerning the Democrats’ failure to unveil a budget before their own self-imposed deadline:   “We knew that state revenues would decline when pandemic aid from the federal government ended. Instead of planning for that decline, Democrats in the General Assembly made long-term spending promises with the

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School graduation held

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its graduation service for Dillon Grah and Gwen Turner. Pastor Hojnacki and Pastor Holman performed the service.   Alyssa Heimann and Ellie Dawkins were the Junior Marshalls and Isaac Luebkemann was the cross-bearer.   Dillon plans to attend SWIC to recieve a degree in Early Childhood

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School holds awards nights

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its awards night recently.   Students were recognized for their academic achievements, athletic achievements as well as some fun classroom achievements.   Students also received participation awards for the clubs which they were involved in through out the year.   Christ Our Savior scholarships were awarded

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School honors couple

From a news release EVANSVILLE – Each year the students choose someone to receive the Servant Of Christ award. This award is given to an individual or individuals who give of their time and talents willingly to the COS family. Principal Matt Foster and Shannon Wallace. Not pictured Ken Wallace. This year’s Servant of Christ

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McKendree University congratulates the Class of 2023

LEBANON, IL — McKendree University congratulates its Class of 2023 graduates on their achievements!   Ashtyn Kay Jany, Chester, Ill. Chase Edward Colvis of Chester, Ill. Lacey B. Hartman of Chester, Ill. Alyssa J. Brant of Ellis Grove, Ill. Alissa Janna Cunningham of Sparta, Ill. Heather Marie Lunnemann of Sparta, Ill. Corey James Rheinecker of

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes Rita Schaefer with Heart of Gold Award

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Distinguished volunteer Rita Schaefer from Belleville has been honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term impact a volunteer has had on girls and adults in his or her community through Girl Scouts, and it is the highest

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CHS recognizes senior honor students at 2022-2023 ‘Honors Night’

Local scholarships total $260,000; when adding academic & athletic scholarships and military benefits, Chester seniors bring in approximately 1.8 million dollars BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – An annual rite of passage was held at Chester High School Wednesday evening May 20, 2023 when Casey Hawkins, School Guidance Counselor, CHS Administrators, Jeremy Blechle, Principal

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