Randolph County News

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene class of 2026 undertook a most delicate task as they aimed lasers at carrots, tomatoes, hot dogs and chicken wings. What does that have to do with dentistry? The food items provided perfect practice targets as the students earned a specialized laser […]

VFW Post 3553 hosts well attended event By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2026 Chester Memorial Day Service was scheduled to be held at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester, but due to a scheduling conflict, the event had to be moved, at the last minute, to the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. The

Graduation 2026 was the 140th Commencement at CHS By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School Graduation 2026 was Sunday May 18 at 3:00 p.m. It was a nice Sunday afternoon with a capacity crowd on hand to witness the annual event at Colbert Gymnasium. As guests entered the building, they were greeted by ushers

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Alyssa Williams, RN, on completing the hospital’s 18-week Nurse Residency Program, where she gained experience caring for patients in both the Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Room.     This milestone reflects not only Alyssa’s hard work, but also her heart for caring for others. Throughout her residence,

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Did you know that in the time it takes to sing the chorus of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, 13 units of blood will be transfused to patients in need. For over 20 years, the St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with the American Red Cross, helping to collect over