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RLC partners with F.B. McAfoos for demonstration

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the first recipient of the Richard Edward Dunk Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
RLC Public Information Sep 7, 2022 5:02 PM
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News briefs from around the area.
Benton News staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:53 PM
Eagle Scout project yields kayak launches at Rend Lake

C. Tate Miller, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 103 in Mt. Vernon, recently installed two kayak launches at Rend Lake as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Submitted by Marcus Miller Sep 7, 2022 5:38 PM
Road Rebels roll into Sesser for annual show

For one Saturday each August, Sesser's Main Street is closed from the east side of town to the west side so that a wide array of classic cars and trucks can be exhibited at the Road Rebels Car Show.
By Ceasar Maragni Sep 1, 2022 2:06 PM
'Glad you are all here' RLC welcomes students with taco bar

Rend Lake College hosted an introductory event to out-of-district students at last week's "Taco Bar Welcome."
RLC Public Information Sep 1, 2022 12:44 PM
Benton Follies: 'Real Housewives' leave their mark on Benton, southern Illinois

Six-week filming expected to become reality TV show; brainchild of Benton native Russell Jay Staglik
By Ceasar Maragni Aug 25, 2022 1:22 PM
Jamieson G. Shotts, formerly of Benton

Jamieson G. Shotts peacefully passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami, Fla., surrounded in love with his daughter and his adored nephews.
Aug 22, 2022 6:49 AM
Wava Jill Medsker, formerly of Christopher

Wava Jill Medsker, 72, of Marshall passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia Aug. 11, 2022, at her home.
Aug 21, 2022 10:25 PM
Foundation Children's Center earns Gold Circle of Quality

The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center has earned the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality designation.
RLC Public Information Aug 17, 2022 7:43 PM
Leona Weir is new Benton postmaster

A letter to the Benton community from the new postmaster
Aug 25, 2022 3:25 PM

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