Joan Powell retires as St. Augustine Church secretary
In January 1999, Joan Powell took up the position of parish secretary for St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker. After more than two […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Ladies split action last week
by Madison Falkenhain On Monday, Jan. 23 the Lady Musketeers began their week hosting the Valmeyer Pirates. The Pirates came out ready, and eager for […]
Athletes of the month
The Danny Schwartz Insurance Agency, along with Sling ‘N Scoops, would like to recognize Red Bud Elementary School students Suntez Pasley and Macy Sternberg as […]
Student of the month
The Red Bud High School Student of the Month for January is Lucy Stolte. She was nominated by teachers Terry Meyer and Kellsie Roth. They […]
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 […]
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 […]