Randolph County News

SIU honors students will participate in USDA-funded initiative on food and sustainability

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors students will participate in a three-year nationwide program starting this fall aimed at developing innovative teaching and holistic approaches relating to food, climate justice and sustainable agriculture. SIU is one of 14 universities and colleges in The Justice Challenge: Engaging Students in the Future …

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Sparta Police report

SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested: 26-year-old David D. Williams Jr. of Sparta was arrested on a charge of home invasion with great bodily harm, aggravated battery with great bodily harm, resisting a peace officer and probationer escape from a peace …

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Chester High School hosts Red Cross blood drive

CHESTER – The Chester High School Student Council held its annual Spring Red Cross Blood Drive in February of 2023 and collected 16 usable units of blood. Both Red Cross staff and CHS Student Council members kept busy throughout the day as students and community members donated blood. CHS hosts a fall and spring drive …

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Enjoy a summer of fun and opportunities to learn and explore at SIU’s 2023 camps

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine a summer filled with fun, thanks to the camps and programs offered for all ages, abilities and interests at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The 2023 lineup is large and diverse, assuring something for everyone, and includes the debut of new camp experiences and the return of many longtime …

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Students from 30 high schools to compete in SIU’s Math Field Day

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Young mathematicians from two states will once again travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a day of competitions, comradery and achievement. The annual Math Field Day is set for Tuesday, March 28, at the Banterra Center. Organizers expect students from about 30 schools in Illinois and Missouri to …

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COS FFA holds annual banquet

EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior FFA recently held its annual banquet to celebrate its members and thank their supporters. The night began with opening ceremonies and a welcome from the principal.   Then it was dinner, followed by a slide show presentation from Alyssa, keynote address from Section 22 president Blake Twenhafel and awards.   …

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CGS music students perform well at 2023 IGSMA Solo and Ensemble contest

Earn three Superior, 64 1st Places; and seven 2nd Place ratings BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Saturday February 25 the Chester Grade School Music Department competed in the 2023 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) District 3 Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Carterville, Illinois. CGS Band Director, Sue Colonel and Choral Director, …

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Christ Our Savior FFA participates in horticulture CDE

EVANSVILLE — The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter recently participated in the Horticulture CDE at SWIC.   The students were required to judge rings of different plants, identify 50 plants and complete a test on horticulture topics.   The team tied for 10th place out of 14 schools.     Participants were Blaine Rahn, Isaac …

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