Area’s COVID metrics continue to improve
Metrics for the local area continue to improve, and hopefully that means that the Metro East/Region 4 can soon move out of Tier 2 COVID-19 […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
SWIC to host annual poetry contest
The Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus will host its annual poetry contest for area students and residents this spring. Individuals of all ages are […]
Spaghetti for Seniors
The staff of St. John’s Lutheran School in Red Bud provided a “Spaghetti for Seniors” lunch on Friday, Jan. 15 from their fellowship hall. Sixty-one […]
Contest winners announced
Red Bud VFW Post 6632 & Auxiliary has announced the winners of their essay, poster and coloring picture contest. There was a total of 196 […]
Statewide art contest underway
Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents and consider the importance of art in our lives, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the […]
Students of the Month
The Danny Schwartz Insurance Agency would like to recognize St. John the Baptist Catholic students Hazel Hess, Griffin Schneider and Lauren Eckart. These students, along […]
PdR Mardi Gras Float and Pet Parade to be held next Saturday
The Prairie du Rocher Tourism Group is excited to sponsor 299 Years French with a Mardi Gras Float and Pet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 13 […]
Victor “Vic” W. Rowold
Victor “Vic” W. Rowold, 96, of Evansville, passed away at 5:54 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester. The visitation […]
Lisa Renee Underwood
Lisa Renee Underwood, 41, of Red Bud, passed away at 10:31 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at her residence. It was Lisa’s wishes to be […]
Marilyn J. Thompson
Marilyn J. (Dyson) Thompson, 73, of Red Bud, passed away Feb. 2, 2021, in Red Bud. The visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, […]