Randolph County News

SIU hosting Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 30

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Transgender Day of Remembrance observance will take place at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Becker Pavilion along Campus Lake from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 30. Everyone is welcome to attend the candlelight vigil featuring guest speakers and refreshments.   Connecting, honoring and giving   Organizers say the

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Sparta Police report

SPARTA — The Sparta Police Department has released its latest arrest reports.   On Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer with the Sparta Police Department arrested 45- year-old Toni M. Sheldon of Tilden, Ill. for:   Toni M. Sheldon   -Randolph County warrant for FTA possession of methamphetamine   On Saturday, Nov.

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Randolph County Girl Scouts named All-Star Entrepreneurs

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual fall Nut, Candy, and Magazine Program for 2022. Girls in Southern Illinois crushed it this fall, selling over $500,000 in tasty treats and magazines.   Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being All-Star Entrepreneurs for their

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SIU addresses students’ needs during holidays and all year

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the holiday season approaches, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering students numerous options for dining, lodging and other support, both during the holidays when usual options aren’t available as well as throughout the year in conjunction with the university’s new Higher Education Resources and Opportunities for Salukis in

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