Randolph County News

Ridge Fogerson named to Dean’s List at Southeastern College

CHESTER – A Chester student who is in his second year of an advance Masters program at Southeastern College, Wake Forest, North Carolina has been named to the school’s Dean’s List. Ridge Fogerson is the son of Rev. Mike and Pam Fogerson.   To be named to the Dean’s List Ridge was required to complete […]

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SIU research team explores how light and chemistry may perfect how meds are made

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two cars leaving from opposite cities traveling toward each other will meet more quickly than one car driving all the way to the other car sitting stationary. That’s the fundamental premise behind a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher’s newly funded project using light and chemistry to improve how medicines

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Be the Match event at SIU inspired by toddler in Saluki family

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Feb. 15-16 event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale literally offers the chance to save a life.   Ari Chambers-Baltz was born in May 2021 to Saluki family members Stephanie Chambers-Baltz and Daniel Baltz, and in July 2022 was diagnosed with Hyper IGM, an inborn immune disorder that prevents

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Former SIU filmmaker’s performance on Feb. 15 gives personal look at climate change

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Filmmaker and former Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty member Sarah Kanouse will bring a combination of storytelling, lecture and live documentary film to campus later this month. With an electrical corona discharge and a photograph from a ceremony marking the arrival of power from the Hoover Dam to Los

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Hundreds of high school, community college students vie for prizes at SIU’s Accounting Challenge

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — About 200 high school and community college students from up to 100 miles came to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to vie for college scholarships, trophies and other prizes during the 25th annual Accounting Challenge, sponsored by the School of Accountancy in the College of Business and Analytics.   Participants

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SI Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven Feb. 16-19

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A four-day celebration of composer Ludwig van Beethoven at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will include two Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra performances of his monumental Ninth Symphony.   The Feb. 18-19 performances in Shryock Auditorium will feature more than 200 artists, including four internationally recognized operatic soloists and six Southern Illinois choirs.

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SIU Carbondale awards Chancellor’s Scholarships to high achieving local students

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirteen high achieving high school seniors from throughout the region are receiving Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2023 Chancellor’s Scholarships, which cover tuition, mandatory fees, food and housing for four years.   On Monday Chancellor Austin A. Lane and other university officials paid surprise visits to present the scholarships and

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Chester Grade School students recognized with Character Education Awards

CHESTER – The following Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday January 13 with a CGS Character Education Award.   The character trait being recognized on that date was, “Self-Awareness”. The program is coordinated by Cindy Ponder, School Social Worker from the Perandoe Special Education District. Ponder is assisted by Dr. Jim Beers, former District

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