Randolph County News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) in Taiwan recently entered into an agreement to promote collaborative academic, research and student exchange possibilities. SIU Carbondale and Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) in Taiwan recently entered into an agreement to promote collaborative academic, research and student exchange

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The annual “Love at the Glove” Valentine’s Day art show tradition returns on Feb. 14 with an exhibition featuring works from Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and the community. The student-run art show is from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Surplus Gallery inside the Glove Factory Studio

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirty-four high achieving high school seniors are receiving Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2025 Chancellor’s Scholarships, which cover tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing and food for four years. Chancellor Austin A. Lane and other university officials paid surprise visits over two days to present the scholarships and congratulate 31 students from

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest report. Joseph E. Johnson 39, Homeless, arrested January 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violation of sex offender registration. Pretrial Release. Chasity D. Knapp 33, Steeleville, arrested January 30, 2025 by Steeleville Police on a Randolph County warrant for failure to

By Sheriff Jarrod Peters CHESTER, Ill. – As your Sheriff, I feel one of the most important aspects of running a Sheriff’s Office is keeping everyone within Randolph County informed. It is extremely important to stay transparent regarding what is happening within the office, along with providing the public with any information that is generated

TOLEDO, Ohio – A Steeleville, Ill. woman has been named to the Fall 2024 semester Honors List at Mercy College of Ohio.   Terri Little of Steeleville is pursuing a BS degree in Medical Imaging.   To be named to the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A well-loved children’s story of a prince whose journeys take him to Earth and beyond comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium next month when the SIU School of Music’s Opera Theater presents “The Little Prince.”   Cast members for the “The Little Prince” rehearse for their upcoming

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — What better way to usher in spring than by learning to create something new or by acquiring unique handcrafts created by local artisans? The Craft Shop at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a full slate of craft workshops and sponsoring a Valentine Craft Sale.     Online registration