Randolph County News

SIU hosts Fresh Check Day to support students’ mental health

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. This fun, informative event brings together the entire campus community and serves as a “check in” for SIU students’ wellness and mental health and to ensure they have access to valuable […]

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The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office releases its arrest reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Franklin D. Brawdy 39, Sparta, arrested September 12, 2022 by Sparta Police for retail theft.  Is incarcerated.   Darrel A. Justice 51, Granite City IL, arrested September 13, 2022 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of meth, unlawful

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 58-year-old Troy E. Downs of Steeleville, Illinois at 2:14 a.m. Sunday in Boone County on a patrol charge of DWI. He was released for medical attention.

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER – The following students at Chester Grade School were recognized Friday September 16, with a 2022 CGS Character Award. They are (from left to right): Conner McAdams, Quinn Davitz, Adaya Wunderlich, Ashtyn Hoffman, Haylhn Masterson, Emma Voudrie, Karmin Jara, and Kingston Stewart.  Pictured with the students is Cindy Ponder, School Social Worker from the

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SIU accepting entries for 2022 Family of the Year contest until Sept. 19

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entries are now being accepting for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 Saluki Family of the Year contest. During Family Weekend, set for Sept. 22-24, the university will honor one “legacy” Saluki Family of the Year – that’s a family in which at least one parent or legal guardian is an

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SIU Carbondale inks agreements to improve access for Prairie State, College of DuPage students

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has strengthened its commitment to students in the Chicagoland area with agreements to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in nine academic programs. Saluki Step Ahead

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Chamber program to feature new Chester school superintendent

CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce inviting all to join it  Tuesday, September 20th down at the Chester Eagles at 12 noon for a lunch program featuring guest speaker Kimberly Briggs.    Kimberly is the new superintendent of the Chester School District and is excited to share the latest news and updates about our schools in Chester.,  

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meeting slated

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meeting will be held Thursday, September 15.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda September 15, 2022   Pledge of Allegiance                                             Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Donella Butler Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports

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