Kenneth Roy Phegley
Kenneth Roy Phegley, 84, of Evansville, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri. The visitation […]
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Ralph Arnold Burgdorf
Ralph Arnold Burgdorf, 71, of Red Bud, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at his residence. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 […]
Winter storm brought severe cold and lots of snow to the local area
FUN IN THE SNOW–While the storm continued to drop more snow on Monday afternoon, Justin Stengel, at left, and Devin Candler braved the sub-zero temperatures […]
PdR Mardi Gras fun
The weather may have been extraordinarily chilly on Saturday, but that didn’t stop the Mardi Gras fun from taking place in Prairie du Rocher that […]
Schimpf has officially announced run for Illinois governor in 2022
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Former state Senator Paul Schimpf, who spent four years representing the 58thDistrict and was the Republican Party’s candidate for […]
Randolph County has less than 20 active cases
Overall the metrics continue to keep getting better for the local area. On Feb. 16, Randolph County Health Department Administrator Angela Oathout reported that there […]
Bryant talks about her new role as state senator
Terri Bryant was sworn in as the state senator for the 58th Senate District on Jan. 13. Previously she had served for six years as […]
RBHS academic challenge team takes second place at regionals
PLACE SECOND–The Academic Challenge Team took second place at a virtual regional competition held recently. Members of the team include in front, left: Katie Schneider […]
Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run winners announced
Despite the frigid winter weather on Saturday morning, there were 24 5K runners and 8 fun run entrants for the Prairie du Rocher Sons of […]
Beth Nortin recognized for 35 years with ComWell
RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE–Beth Nortin was recently recognized by ComWell for her 35 years of service at the agency. Pictured presenting Nortin, at left, […]