Kathy Ann DeAngelo
Kathy Ann DeAngelo, 70, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 in Sparta. The visitation was held Monday, Sept. 6 at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
UP’s Big Boy draws a big crowd
STOPPED IN CHESTER–The Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 steam locomotive made a stop in Chester last Saturday afternoon as part of its tour across several […]
Community mourns teen lost in accident
“A death such as this will have a significant impact on our entire school community,” stated Red Bud School District Superintendent Jonathan Tallman in an […]
New mask, vaccine requirements went into effect in IL on Monday
Three COVID deaths reported in Randolph County over past week Late last week, on Aug. 26, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi […]
Local schools now facing food distribution issues
Local school districts are facing yet another difficulty this year as they are now dealing with food distribution issues. In an email on Aug. 31, […]
Expansion of farmer mental health initiatives announced
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide. The announcement was […]
Patriot’s Pen essay contest deadline is October 13
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition is now being conducted nationwide. Middle school students in sixth through eighth […]
Senator Bryant holding two local events next week
Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant will be holding two events in the local area in early September. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, she will host a […]
Gaga ball fun
Trinity Lutheran School has a new gaga ball pit for the students to enjoy at recess. Gaga ball is a variation of dodgeball. Special appreciation […]
Show appreciation
Pictured on Aug. 28 at the Sparta VFW Post 2698’s 85th anniversary event are Red Bud VFW 6632 Auxiliary members Bronda Hubler, Cheryl Miller and […]