Grand American returns to Sparta July 29 through Aug. 8
The Amateur Trapshooting Association’s (ATA) Grand American championships, one of the premier events in shooting sports, returns to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in […]
Month: July 2026
Showing appreciation while supporting local schools
CAR WASH EVENT–Members of the Chester High School Volleyball team are pictured ready to wash cars during a special car wash event for Buena Vista […]
Doris Jean Wilson
Doris Jean Wilson, 89, of Prairie du Rocher, peacefully passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at R […]
Dylan Timothy Roy
Dylan Timothy Roy, 29, of Red Bud, passed away July 18, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at a […]
Robert “Bobby” Emmett Cowell
Robert “Bobby” Emmett Cowell, 76, of Red Bud, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town […]
Clifford “Cliff” J. Juelfs
Clifford “Cliff” J. Juelfs, 82, of Red Bud, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in […]
Opening ceremonies for Don Welge Memorial Bridge held July 11
CUT THE RIBBON–A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge on July 11. For the ribbon cutting, […]
Father and son killed in plane crash by Waterloo
A father and son from Arkansas were killed in a plane crash outside of Waterloo in the early morning hours Friday due to weather conditions. […]
West Nile Virus reported in county
The Randolph County Health Department is reporting that a mosquito sample collected in the City of Sparta has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). […]
Friday storm caused damage at care center
STORM DAMAGE–Randolph County Care Center Administrator Tammy von Yeast shared this picture of some of the damage from Friday night’s storm at the center. Pictured […]