Randolph County News

Memorial Hospital offers enrichment program series

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is offering a new enrichment program series from the University of Illinois Extension’s Family Life Programs.   These monthly scheduled programs, open to all adults, will be light, uplifting, and cover a variety of topics from finding the value of humor, clearing the clutter, finding your get up and go, and […]

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Rep. Friess and Waterloo Police host drive in drug drop off event

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) and the Waterloo Police Department will be hosting a Prescription Drug Drop-Off event in Waterloo on Wednesday, September 14th from 9:00-11:00 am. The event collects unwanted or expired prescription drugs and safely disposes of them for FREE.   The free prescription drop-off will take place

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SIU’s 2022 Family Weekend features Oscar and Kevin from ‘The Office,’ football, crafts and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — You can “Meet Oscar and Kevin from ‘The Office,’” enjoy a big craft sale, Greek Sing, Saluki football and so much more as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Family Weekend 2022 Sept. 22-24. The theme is “Salukis’ Funniest Home Videos,” and the weekend is a time for students, their

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Through partnership, aviation students will have the opportunity to take advantage of the most direct path to the United flight deck

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been named a United Airlines Aviate partner, offering an accelerated career path for aviation students interested in becoming pilots at United Airlines. A signing ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center (TEC) multipurpose room, 545 N. Airport Road, Murphysboro. Parking

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Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of those with sickle cell disease – the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.   Sickle cell disease impacts more than 100,000 people across the

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Sept. 11 tribute by SIU Air Force ROTC set for Friday morning

By Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Members of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Air Force ROTC detachment will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, with a strenuous workout session this Friday, Sept. 9, at Saluki Stadium. The members will conduct a 110-floor stair climb, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center

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