Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are examining whether sports psychology skills and techniques can help student pilots get in a good mindset and optimize their performances. Seeking to optimize performance: Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty Eric Lee, left, assistant professor in psychology, and Irene Miller, assistant professor in […]

CHESTER – Mark H.X. Glenshaw, an award-winning naturalist, will be presenting at the Chester Public Library on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30pm about his work studying wild Great Horned Owls in Forest Park; a large urban park in St. Louis.  The presentation is free, all-ages and open to all. Mark has closely observed and documented

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Brian Croft, a double alumnus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been selected as the new director of SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Croft brings many years of experience in the field of outdoor education and recreation to his new role along with a vision for the future

CHESTER – Volunteers stirred the cast iron kettles used to make the delicious apple butter at the annual St. John Lutheran Church Apple Butter making event held Tuesday.. The longtime event was originally overseen by Henrietta Stallman.  The now 100-year-old woman took her turn with sons Steve and Don Stallman at the 2022 event held

CHESTER – Members of the Chester High School Football Team recently posed with a very large check, both literally and physically, that was donated to the team from Chester Walmart.    The local Walmart has been a major sponsor of the Annual CHS Football Christmas Toy Program for many years and has once again donated