Randolph County News

Chester Grade School students receive Character Awards

CHESTER — The following Chester Grade School students were recognized with a CGS Character Award Friday December 2. The character trait being recognized is having and demonstrating, “Self-Management” skills. In the photo are (front row, left to right): Yanet Perez, Gracelynn Ebers, and Juana Ramirez-Lopez. (Back row, left to right): Blake Brown, Xander Hammel, Jesse […]

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Give blood or platelets with Red Cross ahead of hectic holiday weeks

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.   Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red

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Rep. Friess’ district director tours Rock City facility

RED BUD, Ill. – On November 30th, 2022, State Representative Friess’ District Director, Cathy, had the great pleasure of touring Rock City – an Admiral Parkway Development. The tour was coordinated by Edie Koch of Monroe County Economic Development Corp. The tour was arranged to promote the advantages of the massive underground facility.   Kyle

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SIU emerita professor to receive human rights award

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Jane Swanson, a professor emerita in counseling psychology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will receive the 2022 Human Rights Day Award from the Southern Illinois chapter of the United Nations Association during a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10. Swanson, who retired from SIU Carbondale in 2015 and is founder of the Diaper

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Katelyn Myers is inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Katelyn Myers of Steeleville, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Myers was initiated at Mississippi University for Women. Myers is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa

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Annabeth Ohlau of Red Bud High School wins First Gilster-Mary Lee Create-A-Crunch Cereal Contest

CHESTER — Gilster-Mary Lee is proud to announce that Annabeth Ohlau, a 10th Grader at Red Bud High School, was selected as the winner of the first Create-A-Crunch cereal contest in support of National Manufacturing Month 2022. Tom Welge, President of Gilster-Mary Lee and Annabeth Ohlau, Red Bud High School 10th Grader   Students were

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Chester Christmas on the River is huge success

Great weather encouraged good crowds and convenient shopping BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 2022 Christmas on the River in Chester event was deemed a huge success by organizers, shoppers and visitors to the three-day event. Shoppers came from around the surrounding area to take advantage of the great weather, excellent shopping opportunities

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   David A. Morrow 45, Sparta, arrested November 29, 2022 by Sparta Police for criminal trespass to vehicle & resisting a peace officer.  Bond amount is $1,500.  Is incarcerated.   Lemarcus Q. Simpson 23, Sparta, arrested November 30, 2022 by Sparta Police for

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