Betty J. Tockstein
Betty J. Tockstein, 86, of Metropolis, passed away at 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. The visitation […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Red Bud Council recognized area Girl Scouts and Friess at Monday’s meeting
GIRL SCOUT WEEK PROCLAMATION–At Monday night’s council meeting, Red Bud Mayor Tim Lowry signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 7-13 as Girl Scout […]
Section of W. Market closed this weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last last week that West Market Street (State Route 3) in Red Bud between Rock Street and Spring Street […]
Columbia’s mayor indicted last week
Columbia’s City Council will be holding a special meeting this week to elect an acting mayor, following the indictment and resignation of Kevin Hutchinson. Hutchinson, […]
Krack retiring from Red Bud Industries
Jerome Krack is retiring after over 22 years at Red Bud Industries. Krack started in November 1998 in the welding department and has worked in […]
Sheriff Shannon Wolff has announced intent to retire
This week, Randolph County Sheriff Shannon Wolff announced that he will be retiring and not seeking re-election as sheriff in 2022. In his announcement he […]
Peters announced plans to run for county sheriff
This week, Randolph County Chief Deputy Jarrod Peters announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for county sheriff in 2022. In his announcement he […]
Number of area active COVID-19 cases continues to stay low
This week, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Randolph County has continued to stay low and under 20. On March 2, Randolph County Health […]
VFW Auxiliary Art Contest deadline is March 31
Red Bud VFW Auxiliary 6632 is reminding students of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades 9-12 have […]
Student of the Month
The Red Bud High School Student of the Month for February is Chloe Goodman. She is pictured with her nominating teachers Vicky Mudd and Beth […]