Randolph County News

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office releases arrest reports

CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Austin L. T. Vanover 34, Springfield MO, arrested December 6, 2022 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of meth, unlawful possession of narcotic instrument, resisting a peace officer & aggravated assault. Is incarcerated.   Elizabeth J. Creech 40, Percy, arrested

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SIU Carbondale 2022 fall commencement is Dec. 17

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – The academic achievements of more than 900 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated at fall 2022 commencement exercises on Dec. 17 at the Banterra Center.   Commencement begins at 11 a.m. There is no limit to guests, and all seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

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SIU-C will recognize 38 teacher graduates

By Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A group of 38 graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Teacher Education Program will be recognized during a special pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14 in Shryock Auditorium.   Extension preparation for teaching   While completing content classes within the colleges hosting their majors at SIU, the

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host leading expert on democracy

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and one of the nation’s leading experts on democracy, will join the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion next week.   Kleinfeld will join John Shaw, institute director, at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, for a conversation

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The new 730 Area Code is coming to Southern Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission has announced a new area code is coming to southern Illinois.   The new 730 area code will “overlay” the existing 618 area code to address the depletion of prefixes available for assignment within the region.   The first prefix in the new area code will not be

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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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