Randolph County News

River Region residents are honored by McKendree University

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 of Evansville. Ryan

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Please give now: Donors needed to protect Red Cross blood supply

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors

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Changes in assessing procedures for accessory structures explained

CHESTER – The Randolph County Assessor’s Office has issued the following statement regarding changes in assessing procedures for accessory structures.   “This statement is to clear up confusion on assessing procedures for accessory structures. Changes will be effective January 1, 2025.   “Any accessory buildings built after this date, over 200 sq ft, will be

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Two River Region residents named to Iowa State Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa – Two River Region residents are among the 10,600 Iowa State University students who have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2024 Dean’s List.   The following students are from the River Region:   HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULM   Perryville, MO, Elizabeth Nicole Plunkett,

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SIU earns Tree Campus Higher Education honors for 9th time

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability and green initiatives has once again earned national recognition as SIU has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education for the ninth year. Each year, the Arbor Day Foundation chooses just a few hundred institutions of higher learning across the country for the select honor,

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Megan E. Throop 30, Chester, arrested June 3, 2024 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Pretrial Release.   Joseph E. Johnson 39, Chester, arrested June 3, 2024 by Chester Police for aggravated domestic

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Elizabeth Frederking of Coulterville named to University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2024 Dean’s List

LEXINGTON, Kent. — Elizabeth Frederking of Coulterville, Ill., was named to the Spring 2024 University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List. This accomplishment is a sign of Elizabeth’s hard work and commitment to learning.   More than 1,800 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

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