Darlene Birkner Recker
Darlene Birkner Recker (Juenger), 90, of New Athens, received her promotion to Heaven on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. The visitation will be held from 10 […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Elsa Mae Stellhorn
Elsa Mae Stellhorn, 83, of Red Bud, passed away at 12:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud. […]
County commissioners hear various updates
Updates were the bulk of the short Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 20. From the highway department, County Engineer Mike Riebeling noted […]
School board approved of proposed changes to Cahokia Conference bylaws
NEW AT RBES–Red Bud Elementary is excited to have a new book vending machine in their building. Students of all ages will be able to […]
State preparing further defense of assault weapons ban as judge found fault with legislative shortcuts
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday, Jan. 23 filed a petition asking an appellate court to vacate a temporary […]
Baldwin board approves of hiring second officer
Hiring an additional officer was approved at the Jan. 17 Baldwin Village Board meeting. The board held continued discussion on the idea of hiring a […]
Recent Red Bud Fire Department activity
The Red Bud Fire Department reported the following recent activity: On Jan. 15 at 8:31 a.m., the Red Bud Fire Department was called out to […]
Sen. Bryant invites all to join Valentines for Seniors card drive
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, State Senator Terri Bryant is once again launching her “Valentines for Seniors” card drive to help uplift the spirits of […]
High school students invited to participate in art competition
U.S. Representative Mike Bost recently invited high school students from Illinois’ 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Initiated by Congress […]
Wrestling team successful at Blackcat Brawls
SECOND PLACE–The RBHS wrestling team traveled to Goreville last weekend for the Blackcat Brawls. The varsity team secured second place at the tournament. Pictured are […]