LINCOLN, Neb. — Halle Renee Schlemmer of Red Bud has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Schlemmer, a senior majoring in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Education and Human Sciences. […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students from three universities, including Southern Illinois University Carbondale, continue to unearth important information about the French and American forts once visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition by participating in the annual Archaeology Field School at the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site in Randolph County. SIU
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CHESTER – The Chester Board of Education will meet in regular session tonight. CHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA Debi Caraway, President Matt Davitz, Vice-President Charles Fricke, Secretary Barb Coffey James Krieg Nikki Malley Shannon Wolff A REGULAR MEETING of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held on
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Curt Schroeder and Dr. Steve Platt are Co-Business Persons of the Year in Chester By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce held its “Annual Awards and Recognition Open House” Friday June 14 at the Chester Country Club. Pictured are the 2024 Chester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Christopher E. Metcalf 33, Percy, arrested June 10, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for operation of uninsured motor vehicle, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, improper lane usage, aggravated
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36 campers grades 3rd thru 8th enjoy learning from high school players, coaches and one guest instructor By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Boys Basketball Team held its annual basketball camp Wednesday through Friday June 12-14 at the Chester Grade School. This year’s event took place from 9:00 A.M. till 12
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a grant to improve AI crime analytics capabilities while fostering collaboration among multiple agencies and keeping sensitive information secure. Ahmed Imteaj, assistant professor in the School of Computing, received a $167,500 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Computer and Information Science
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — It might not be a complete home court advantage, but three teams of Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation female aviators will take off from familiar surroundings for the 47th Air Race Classic (ARC) on Tuesday, June 18. Southern Illinois Airport — which also serves as the operations hub for
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LEBANON, Ill. — Eight Randolph County residents have been honored by McKendree University for being named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. Four students were named to the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2024 semester. They are: Madison Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove. Anna Gaertner
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2024-25 academic year. These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, GPA, standing in graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities. River Region students receiving scholarships are: Bloomsdale Emma Christine,
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