Randolph County News

CHS Prom unveils new ‘Starlit Paradise’ Royalty

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – The 2022 Chester High School Prom is in the books and the “YellowJacket Hive” has new royalty.  Prom 2022 was titled, “Starlit Paradise” and the annual formal prom coronation and dance took place Saturday April 9 at CHS Jurgens Gymnasium. CHS Prom Royalty pose for a congratulatory […]

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Two Chester residents receive minor injuries in Highway 51 crash in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Chester residents suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 51 in Perry County, Mo. Monday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 15-year-old boy and 46-year-old Carrie Burgdorf were taken to Memorial Hospital in Chester by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound

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Rep. Friess: Budget is Nothing More than Smoke and Mirrors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) released the following statement after the Illinois Democrats passed a $45 billion budget late Friday night: “Last year when I was sworn into office, newly elected Speaker of the House Chris Welch promised us all a new day in Illinois. The old ways of Michael Madigan

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois launch community service project

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Operation: You’re Not Alone, a Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois community service project, was a great success last spring. As a result, we are bringing the project back for a second year!   Through Operation: You’re Not Alone, Girl Scouts will collect personal care and entertainment items – such as socks,

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Chester High School NHS raises $1200 for Randolph County Humane Society

CHESTER – The Chester High School National Honor Society recently held a fundraiser for the Randolph County Humane Society.   The NHS sold Butter Braids and raised more than $1,200. Pictured here with the check are NHS members: (front row, left to right): Emma Bryant, Savanna Guebert, Cami Schroder, Alex Hennrich, Reese McCormick, Anna Childs,

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SIU Carbondale adjusts spring commencement exercises

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has changed spring 2022 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. There will now be two, rather than three, commencement ceremonies at Banterra Center that day. Commencement for the SIU School of Law will still be on Friday, May 6, in Shryock Auditorium. The revised schedule for the colleges

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Give blood during National Minority Health Month

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations. The American Red Cross is reminding blood and platelet donors it’s critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this spring to support those with chronic illnesses and

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