Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. held national convention recently
ATTEND CONVENTION–The Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. held its 115th national convention in Fort Worth, TX recently. Local chapters attending included seated from left: Chasidy […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Participate in AIM championship
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School’s trap team did very well at the AIM Grand Championship which was held recently at the World Shooting and […]
Clifftop to host a meteor shower viewing on Saturday
Clifftop will be holding a meteor shower viewing on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve (PWSNP). […]
R.P. Lumber Co. acquired Wright Building Center
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has acquired the Sparta location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in southwestern Illinois. “For 39 years, Wright Building […]
Steve John Gabriel
Steve John Gabriel, 41, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Ellis Grove, with his mother by his side. The visitation will […]
Ervin Rensing
Ervin Rensing, 87, of Red Bud, passed away on Aug. 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Belleville in Belleville. The visitation will be from 4-7 […]
Purple Heart ceremony to be held Sunday in Rocher
The Village of Prairie du Rocher and Prairie du Rocher American Legion Post 622 is inviting all to come help celebrate the village becoming a […]
Grand opening planned for greenhouse
Last fall, the Red Bud Board of Education approved of moving forward with the FFA’s plan to replace their old greenhouse. Construction started this spring […]
Damage reported in area from Saturday’s storm
A strong storm swept through the area on Saturday afternoon. While not much damage was reported, some trees were taken down by the wind and […]
ATA Grand American returns to Sparta
This week, the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Grand American Trapshooting Championship returned to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. This is the 124th […]