Leroy E. Wachtel
Leroy E. Wachtel, 87, of Red Bud, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta. It […]
Month: August 2025
Frances Mathews Morris
Frances Mathews Morris, 88, of Reston, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025. The funeral service and reception was held Monday, Aug. 25 at Saint […]
New school year brings new teachers and staff to local schools
NEW TO RED BUD CUSD #132–Pictured are new teachers and staff for Red Bud Community Unit School District 132. They are: in front: Kelly Kueker, […]
Friess asks governor for help with levee
On Aug. 12, State Representative David Friess released a statement addressing the looming levee devastation in rural Monroe County. He noted, “A scour hole discovered […]
Prairie du Rocher School has a new superintendent this year
Over the summer Prairie du Rocher School hired a new superintendent who is very excited to be a part of the historic French community. Dr. […]
Special recognition
VFW Auxiliary Department of Illinois Hospital Chairman Laura Knackstedt and Department of Illinois Jefferson Barracks Hospital Representative Kathryn Rowold are pictured presenting Esther Williams with […]
Seniors encouraged to attend fraud prevention seminar
To educate seniors in southern Illinois on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with the […]
Fall sports preview night is scheduled for Aug. 22
The Red Bud Musketeer Boosters are gearing up for an exciting evening with the 2025 Fall Sports Preview Night, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 22 at […]
Marjorie M. Mergelkamp
Marjorie M. Mergelkamp, 91, of Baldwin, passed away on Aug. 9, 2025, at Addington Place of Sparta in Sparta. The visitation will be held from […]