CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University has announced the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Students with an * have a 4.0 average. The number following each students name is their class: Freshmen 1, Sophomore 2, Junior 3, Senior 4. The Dean’s List honors those students who recorded a 3.5 or greater grade point average while carrying a […]
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has announced the following River Region students have completed the requirements for the indicated degree. Commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 11, 2021, at SIU’s Banterra Center. Randolph County, Illinois Chester Beam, Dayagen L. BS Accounting Cushman, Joseph L. MS Food and Nutrition Hartman, Luke R. BS Civil Engineering Percy Meyerhoff
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KANSAS CITY – Two River Region residents have been named to the Dean’s Lost at Rockhurst University for the fall 2021 semester. Megan Lipe of Perryville and Maria Mueller of Red Bud were required to achieve a 3.5 of above grade point average. Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of
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CHESTER — A special meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the Chester High School Family and Consumer Science Classroom, located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233. A G E N D A Pledge of Allegiance
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Jacob Soderlund of Sparta was recently named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at the University of Evansville (UE). Soderlund is studying Health Services Administration at UE. A total of over 630 students were named to the UE Dean’s List. To merit this honor, a student must have carried
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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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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Anthony J. Crane 30, Sparta, arrested December 28, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Alexander County warrants for driving while license suspended and speeding. Released after posting $750 cash bond. Kevin M. Buettner 35, Waterloo, arrested December 28, 2021 by
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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 — 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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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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