Articles by Mary Koester

A presentation about the Discover Downstate Illinois convention and visitors bureau was a big part of the Feb. 13 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting. […]

COMING SOON–Those visiting Evansville will now notice a sign noting the future location of the Evansville American Legion Veterans Memorial Park. Pictured on Monday with […]

Red Bud High School sophomore Danny Jackson is headed back to the biggest stage in Illinois high school wrestling – the IHSA State Tournament. The […]

1,000th POINT–Red Bud High School Coach Dane Walter, at right, is pictured presenting Luke Quintin a game ball commemorating his 1,000 career point. —Phegley Photo. […]

The RBHS cheerleaders held a “Country Girl Strong” cheer camp last week. The participants performed cheers and a dance routine at halftime of the varsity […]

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH–The Red Bud High School athletes for the month of January are Lilly Minemann and Grayson Herriman. Pictured are: Liz Russell with […]

by Cooper DeSpain The Musketeers hosted the Marissa Meteors in a non conference match up on Feb. 10. This was also the Musketeers’ annual Blackout […]

ADVANCED TO REGIONALS–Four Red Bud Elementary School students were selected to participate in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Regional Science Fair. Pictured with their projects […]

As Illinois communities prepare to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, the Illinois America 250 Commission on Feb. 11 unveiled the first ever Passport […]