Articles by Mary Koester
New Year’s tradition
On New Year’s Eve, members of La Guiannee Society gathered once again to sing traditional songs, including the La Guiannee song. This tradition dates back […]
Twelfth Night Ball will be held Saturday in Prairie du Rocher
Christmas season is not over yet in Prairie du Rocher. The French settlers of this area were Catholic. After a four week period of prayer, […]
Randolph County board held special meeting
A brief special meeting, with only one item on the agenda, was held by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on Friday, Dec. 29. Originally […]
Vehicle fire reported last Friday at ACE
Members of the Red Bud Fire Department and Police Department are pictured on scene of a van fire in the parking lot of Cotton’s Ace […]
Community Foundation helping with Steeleville fundraiser
The Community Foundation of Randolph County (CFRC) is gathering funds beginning Jan. 8 to help the Village of Steeleville raise $20,000. The money will be […]
Bulldogs finish at the top of the first Bulldog Bash
TAKE FIRST PLACE–Local wrestling club, the Southern Illinois Bulldogs, took first place at the Bulldog Bash, a tournament they hosted at Red Bud High School. […]
Held food drive
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School’s student council recently hosted a food drive for Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the Baldwin food pantry. Students Reyna […]
Lester A. Neutzling
Lester A. Neutzling, 82, of Red Bud passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 6 from […]
Don’t miss this PdR New Year’s tradition
The New Year’s celebration started in 1722 by some of the state’s earliest settlers will again be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Prairie du […]