Articles by Mary Koester

SHOWING OFF–Patriot the bald eagle stretches out her wings during one of the presentations at Saturday’s Eagle Fest event. Pictured handling Patriot is Ryan Vinyard […]

BREAKING GROUND–ComWell held a ground breaking event in Sparta on Friday, March 1 for their new community integrated living arrangement home. Pictured are those in […]

Back by popular demand, Discover Downstate Illinois is once again polling the public in search of the best barbecue joints the downstate area has to […]

Stop by the Sparta VFW Post on Saturday, March 16, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds supporting Randolph County 4-H. Hosted by the Randolph County […]

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH–The Red Bud High School athletes for the month of February are senior Addi Dilley and junior Trent Sternberg. Pictured from left: […]

PARTICIPATE IN EVENT–Pictured are the local participants in the recent 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl. Local 4-H members from southern Illinois recently competed at a livestock […]

At the end of this school year, the Red Bud School District will be saying farewell to Ryan McClellan, as he has submitted his resignation […]

COME SEE THE EAGLES–The annual Eagle Fest is returning to the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam this weekend. At this free event, people can […]

Pritzker proposed over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday, […]