Carol Ann Hess
Carol Ann Hess, 84, of Ruma, passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Red Bud Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held […]
Articles by Mary Koester
Rocher woman fatally injured in crash Sunday
A young Prairie du Rocher woman was fatally injured in one of two one vehicle accidents that was reported in the local area over the […]
Randolph Society celebrated 10th anniversary and three honorees
HONORING THEIR LEGACIES–The Randolph Society Foundation Board held a reception at the Randolph County Courthouse on Sunday, April 19. The reception recognized the society’s honorees […]
School district making plans to recognize 25th anniversary of 9/11
A revision to the school calendar, some personnel matters and end of the year activities were the biggest part of discussion at the April 16 […]
RBI congratulates Oettle and Buch on their recent retirements
RETIRED–Red Bud Industries recently held a retirement celebration for longtime employees Gene Buch and Terry Oettle. Pictured at the event are: Gene and Margie Buch, […]
RBHS Drama Club presents Once Upon a Mattress
RBHS DRAMA PRESENTS–The Red Bud High School Drama Club will present their spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, this weekend. Pictured are cast and crew: […]
Grease Fest to take over Coulterville on May 3
Coulterville is gearing up for a high-energy, nationwide spotlight as Grease Fest arrives for a one-day only celebration of the iconic film Grease on Sunday, […]
Evansville hosts All Star game
ALL STAR MVPS–Named as the co-MVPs for the A team at the recent Randolph County Volleyball All Star Game were Brynn Westerman of the Red […]
Student of the month
The Red Bud High School Student of the Month is Ariha Root. She is an active student, particularly in music and theater. Root recently achieved […]
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognize top cookie sellers
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) would like to congratulate the local top cookie sellers from the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2026. Girl […]