Randolph County News

Rep. David Friess thanks participants in his Fall 2022 Women’s Leadership Initiative

RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) would like to thank all of the participants in the Fall 2022 session of the Women’s Leadership Initiative. We are so very pleased with the mentors that volunteered to be a part of the Women’s Leadership Initiative – Fall 2022 – Mentorship Program as well […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is pleased to announce that Debbie McAuliffe from O’Fallon and Natalie Martin from Carbondale are recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. ​The Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards program, which is presented by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, recognizes individual volunteers

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Memorial Hospital receives a 5-star patient rating

CHESTER — The National Rural Rating System is proud to announce that Memorial Hospital of Chester, IL is a 5-Star patient rated hospital. The new program celebrates the extraordinary patient experiences provided by rural and critical access hospitals across the United States. The National Rural Ratings System was created in collaboration with the Illinois Critical

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SIU student researches VR as a way to connect isolated older adults to the world

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Older adults, especially people in long-term care, have been one of the hardest hit populations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, both physically and emotionally. Arianna Goss, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior health care management major, saw firsthand the effects long-term care residents experienced due to the isolation and loneliness

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SIU-Carbondale will be closing Thursday at noon

Due to the conditions caused by the approaching winter storm, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be closed Thursday, December 22 at noon, and remain closed through Friday, December 23. This is an administrative closure. All classes (face-to-face, hybrid and online) will be canceled and will not be delivered remotely.   The Department of Public Safety

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CHS National Honor Society inducts 13 new members

CHESTER – Chester High School National Honor Society has 13 new members inducted into the Summit Chapter.  Pictured are (front row, left to right): Katelin Conway, Paige Thomas, Garret Hopkins, Mabry Wingerter, Korbin Jany, and Haley Hoskin. (Back row, left to right): Hanna Colvis, Camrynn Howie, Kinsley McCartney, Riley McDonough, Jessica Ixcoy-Sica, and John Gilbert.

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Four Chester High School seniors are named Illinois State Scholars

CHESTER — Chester High School has announced four seniors have been named 2022-2023 Illinois State Scholars.     The four state scholars are (left to right) Chelsea August, Briley Miles, Jacob Handel, and William Schuwerk. They represent the top ten percent of seniors from high schools statewide. Students were chosen based on ACT or SAT

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois receives grant from Illinois American Water

GLEN CARBON — Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) looks forward to partnering with American Water to deliver a new STEAM (STEM + Art) learning series.   Thanks to a $5,000 grant from American Water, Girl Scouts program and community outreach staff will host a six week program titled, “It’s Your Planet – Love It!”

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Where to go if you don’t have adequate heat at home

RIVER REGION – Individuals in homes with little or no heat are advised to seek assistance from the following: In Randolph County, Illinois call local law enforcement. In Perry County, Missouri call local law enforcement. In Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri call the non-emergency Central Dispatch center at 883-5215. During business hours persons can warm up

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