Randolph County News

Memorial Hospital: New pharmacy, cardiopulmonary, and nuclear medicine units now open

CHESTER — Growth and development has continued at Memorial Hospital throughout 2021. Even through the challenges of the pandemic, our staff have worked diligently with contractors and design teams to ensure nothing stops us from “building for your future” and a healthier tomorrow. The corridor on the West Wing (old medical surgical unit) is NOW

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DuQuoin woman hurt in Randolph County traffic crash

DUQUOIN — A 46-year-old DuQuoin woman was hurt in a traffic crash on County Line Road in Randolph County Tuesday afternoon. The Illinois State Police reports Andrea Cashion was taken to a regional hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Police say Cashion was the driver of a northbound 2016 Chevrolet Equinox which crossed the centerline

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Coulterville woman seriously injured in Washington County traffic crash

DUQUOIN — A 52-year-old Coulterville woman was seriously injured in a traffic crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 153 and Marissa Road in Washington County Tuesday night.   The Illinois State Police reports Karen Blank was flown to a regional hospital for treatment.   Police say Blank was the driver of a 2021 Ford

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Carrie Jo Dierks is Employee of the Quarter at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER — Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Carrie Jo Dierks Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2021 on February 10. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Carrie Jo Dierks, Infusion Nursing Assistant Dierks has worked at Memorial Hospital 23 years as a CNA with the last seven in the Infusion and Chemotherapy Department

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Illinois National Guard donates banner for CHS play

CHESTER – The Illinois National Guard has donated a banner to help promote the Chester High School production of “Tuck Everlasting.” Pictured with Sgt. Dane Patterson of the Illinois National Guard and the banner are (front row, from left):  Oddessy Flores, Jessica Ixcoy, CHS Theatre Director Rana Hodge, Sgt. Patterson, Rylie McDonough, (second row), David

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Samantha M. Valigura 29, Sparta, arrested February 7, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for unlawful possession of meth.  Released on recognizance bond.   Francisco W. Paxtor Mejia 43, Perryville, arrested February

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SIU Carbondale spring commencement exercises set

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceremonies for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2022 commencement are set. The ceremonies will be May 6-7. There is no ticketing for guests, and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All of the ceremonies, except for the SIU School of Law ceremony in Shryock Auditorium, will take place in Banterra

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