Randolph County News

Conway graduates from Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, IL — Gavin Conway of Steeleville graduated from Monmouth College on May 14 with a degree in business administration and economics. Conway is the son of Terry and Misty Conway of Steeleville, Ill..   The featured speaker at Monmouth’s 166th Commencement Exercises on was former U.S. Congressman Richard A. Gephardt, a two-time presidential candidate. […]

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McKendree University announces Spring 2023 President’s List

LEBANON, Ill. — McKendree University congratulates students who made the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2023 semester.   Anna Gaertner of Evansville, Ill.   Sarah Steibel of Ruma, Ill.   Founded in 1828, McKendree University’s historic Lebanon, Ill., campus is 25 miles from St. Louis, Mo.   McKendree also

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McKendree University Spring 2023 Dean’s List

LEBANON, Ill.– Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2023 semester.   Lacey Hartman of Chester, Ill.   Susan Vining of Coulterville, Ill.   Olivia Anderson of French Village, Mo.   Dayton Strattman of Perryville, Mo.   Ryan Braun of Red Bud,

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Local students receive scholarships to attend Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2023-24 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.   More information about the scholarships is available on the financial aid website.

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SIU prof: Strife at West Coast ports, I-95 collapse and more may strain supply chain

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. – Labor strife at 29 Pacific Coast sites stretching from California to Washington State, the collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and other issues translate into a host of possible problems nationwide, including shipping delays, supply chain disruptions, higher prices and more, said Gregory D. DeYong, associate professor of operations management at Southern

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SIU’s McLeod Theater transforms into “The Bridges of Madison County” June 22-25

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A well-known story of passion and love will unfold next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as the McLeod Summer Playhouse performs “The Bridges of Madison County.” SIU faculty David Dillard, left, and Susan Patrick Steinfeldt rehearse “The Bridges of Madison County,” which will be presented as part of

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Ring the bell: Southern Illinois Orchard to celebrate 150 Years with bell ringing ceremony 

ALTO PASS, Ill. – Hundreds of bells have been ordered in anticipation of the Sesquicentennial Rendleman Orchards Bell Ringing Ceremony.  One hundred and fifty years and five generations after the farm was purchased in 1873 by John and Isabelle Rendleman it has expanded its acreage, up to 850 acres from the original 88, as well

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