Robert E. Curran
Robert E. Curran, 90, of Waterloo, passed away March 22, 2026, in Waterloo. The visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 and […]
Month: March 2026
Low voter turn out for Tuesday’s primary
With not much on the ballots, not many voters turned out for the primary election on Tuesday, March 17. Randolph County reported only 4,195 voters […]
Sunday’s storm brought rain, wind and a pair of tornadoes to area
STORM DAMAGE–The roof on Trinity Lutheran Church in Prairie was damaged by an EF-0 tornado that passed through the area on Sunday evening. Pictured is […]
Bulldogs cap tremendous season with state champions and historic milestones
STATE CHAMPIONS–The Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) state tournament was held last weekend at the Peoria Civic Center. Two members of the Southern Illinois Bulldogs […]
Horrell is second honoree for 2026
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Glenn Horrell, a dedicated businessman who used his organizational skills to lift up the educational […]
Hunter Hooten earned Eagle Scout Award
On March 5, Hunter Hooten was awarded his Eagle Scout Award. Hooten is a member of Troop 338 of Prairie du Rocher. His Eagle Scout […]
Amendment to enterprise zone approved by county
An amendment to the Monroe Randolph County Enterprise Zone was one of the biggest topics of discussion at the March 13 Randolph County Board of […]
New officer
The City of Red Bud hired Casey Harget as a new police officer at their March 2 meeting. He was then sworn in at the […]
SCC presents Dare to Dream
SCC PRESENTS–The Sparta Community Chorus will present Dare to Dream, a Disney musical revue, on March 21-23 and 27-29. Pictured are cast members: in front: […]
Postal service changes that could impact tax filings
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings […]