CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest reports: Dale K. Tieman 18, Baldwin, arrested April 20, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Released after charges dismissed. Rachel L. Sonsoucie 35, Sparta, arrested April 21, 2026 by Sparta Police for home invasion and domestic battery. Is incarcerated. […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine having a designated home away from home at college – a spot to gather with friends, work on projects, fix a bite to eat, play games, access needed equipment and so much more. That place is now a reality at Southern Illinois University Carbondale thanks to a group
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students recently dominated the field to earn the title at the 69th Midwest Foresters Conclave at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. SIU Carbondale senior and timber sports member Anthony Lape participates in the 69th Midwest Forestry Conclave hosted by SIU at the Touch of
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than $79,000 in Green Fund grants were awarded to nearly a dozen sustainability projects this week during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration. SIU’s Green Fund grants have assisted with numerous diverse sustainability projects including some involving solar power. Photo by Colton Tefft The award-winning projects range from
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE – Jody Paulson brings a “foundational love” of teaching and a teaching philosophy rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning. Her students bring continuing motivation. Jody Paulson (center) receives the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award for tenured and tenure-track faculty from Hong Cheng, dean of the College of Arts and Media
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ST. LOUIS, MO–The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead. In
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O’FALLON, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) proudly supports Construction Safety Week 2026, scheduled for May 4-8, under the national theme “All in Together.” This year’s campaign emphasizes three key pillars of Recognize-Respond-Respect as a unified call to action for addressing high-energy, high-hazard work and preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years. Five John A. Logan College students who received a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Provost Scholarship on April 21 are, from left, Nurfarhana
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CHESTER – Isabel Carron, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist at Memorial Hospital’s Therapy & Sports Rehab Center in Chester, IL, has recently completed the SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program Certification Course. The SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit Parkinson Voice Project®, is a specialized, evidence-based approach designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has released its May calendar of events. The MVAG has lots of classes lined up for May. For kids, on May 2, 1-3 p.m., for ages 6+, there will be a Birdhouse Party. Join our wonderful Megan Schoenherr to create your own birdhouse. On May 9, 1-3pm, for
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