Articles by Joel Heidel

On Monday, Nov. 29, the 101st COVID-19 related death was reported in Randolph County. It had been over a month since the county’s last death […]

First-year teachers hired for this school year in Randolph County have been receiving a “Welcome to Teaching” gift from the Beta Delta Chapter of Delta […]

RECEIVED COMMENDATION–Three local officers were recently honored for rescuing a woman earlier this year. Pictured at the presentation are: Deputy Jonathan Barbour, Steeleville Police Chief […]

MUSKETEER WRESTLING–Red Bud High School’s wrestling team began its season last week and continue with a full schedule in December and January. Members of the […]

The Red Bud High School Student of the Month for November was Hannah Sievers. She was nominated for always showing kindness to others, for always […]

Lighted parade and community tree lighting is this Friday night The Christmas holiday season kicked off last weekend in Red Bud with the Chamber of […]

On the morning of Nov. 22, a sentencing hearing was held for Tim Lowry in the United States District Court for the Southern Illinois District […]

TEACHER OF THE YEAR–Recognized as this year’s Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year at the local level by the Red Bud VFW […]

Two options for the elementary school expansion were considered at the Nov. 16 Red Bud Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Jonathan Tallman presented the board […]