Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — To better meet the needs of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus and the surrounding community, some realignment is underway for event planning. Essentially, events and activities at SIU’s Student Center will now be handled by Student Center Event Services. All other events and activities, along with continuing education, […]

CHESTER – Tim Manard was the Special Guest Speaker at the First United Methodist Church in Chester Sunday February 19. Jim Beers Photo   Manard, an employee at the Cunningham Children’s Home in Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, spoke on the topic of, “Biblical Truths as Evidenced in the Lives of Cunningham Youth”.   In his sermon

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Homemade maple syrup, one of nature’s original comfort foods, is the star of the show at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s popular annual Maple Syrup Festival, set for March 25-26. The festival is happening at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center and features a weekend full of special activities – many of

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A classic murder mystery of seven snowbound strangers with tales of sordid pasts and intrigue will play out on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater stage next week through Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.”   The performances primarily by School of Theater and Dance students are at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday,

CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrest of 46-year-old Tracie E. Behiter of Coulterville, Illinois. Behiter, who serves as the Village Clerk for the Village of Baldwin, is alleged to have unlawfully stolen Village of Baldwin funds for personal use.   Behiter is suspected of stealing a cumulative amount in excess

CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce Night at the Races are this Friday, February 17th! Doors open at 5 p.m. for the event.   The event is free to attend, and there are still a limited number of tables available to reserve for you group. Don’t delay, reserve today!   There are also a

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program recently received a donation from The Boeing Company to further enhance offerings to its students. Boeing’s latest gift of $50,000 will be used toward scholarships and enabling students in aviation-related student registered organizations to attend conferences where they gain additional knowledge