Randolph County News

Randolph County Health Department issues COVID-19 update

CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department has released its latest COVID-19 update.   The health department reports the transmission rate for CoVID 19 is still “HIGH”.   There are 181 active cases in RandolphCounty   The Randolph County Health Department highly recommends taking additional precautions while in a public setting or a gathering of […]

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Abbey Miles graduates from the University of the Cumberlands

WILLIAMSBURG, Kent. – The University of the Cumberlands is proud to congratulate Abbey Miles of Sparta, Illinois on completing her Master of Arts Education in School Counseling. The university wishes Abbey all the best in their future endeavors. Well done, Patriot! The University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School honored 11 students Friday, December 17 with Character Awards to close the first half of the school year.    The trait being recognized was demonstrating good “Social Awareness Skills.” Pictured left to right are (first row): Edwin Marquez, Kaylin Jany, Raelynn Reynolds, and Journey Barnes, (second row), Leila Feld, Austin

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District No. 139 music programs, Colonels raise $2,232.55 for CACFP

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER –A standing tradition continued this holiday season as Steve and Sue Colonel and patrons of the various Chester School District No. 139 Christmas programs chipped in to raise a total of $2,232.55 for the local Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. Sue Colonel, Chester Grade School Band Director, Bob

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!! Let’s look inside the cookie program and get ready to Taste the Adventure!!

By Loretta Graham, CEO Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois   When you purchase Girl Scout Cookies, you’re supporting girls’ ability to learn, grow, and thrive through adventure. Running their very own Girl Scout Cookie business makes it all possible – from camping trips that teach them how to be resourceful, to STEM projects that inspire

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Summer employment available at Kaskaskia River Project

MODOC, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kaskaskia River Project is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2022 summer recreation season. Kaskaskia River Project offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation, or natural resource management.   Student

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IDPH adopts CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation to reduce the number of days for isolation and quarantine for the general public. The CDC updated its recommendation on December 27, 2021 to decrease isolation for people who test positive from 10 days to

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