New officer
The City of Red Bud hired Casey Harget as a new police officer at their March 2 meeting. He was then sworn in at the […]
Articles by Mary Koester
SCC presents Dare to Dream
SCC PRESENTS–The Sparta Community Chorus will present Dare to Dream, a Disney musical revue, on March 21-23 and 27-29. Pictured are cast members: in front: […]
Postal service changes that could impact tax filings
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings […]
Koester commits to Westminster College
RECENT SIGNING–Senior Kruz Koester signed a letter of commitment to the Blue Jays golf team at Westminster College. He is pictured seated with his parents, […]
Blanche Konarcik
Blanche Konarcik, nee Singleton, 87, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 11, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at a […]
Sister Joan M. Stoverink, ASC
Sister Joan M. Stoverink, ASC, 73, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at […]
Bonnie Kay Luttman
Bonnie Kay Luttman, 58, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 in Urbana. Friends may call on Thursday, March 19 at Emmaus Lutheran […]
Ethington sentenced to three years
“You’re a good kid that made a bad decision,” Randolph County Judge Jeremy Walker told Jayden Ethington before a packed courtroom on the morning of […]
Teen arrested for robbery at MotoMart
Red Bud Police were called to MotoMart on the evening of Friday, March 6 for a report of a man with a gun. According to […]
Don Welge is first honoree for 2026
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Don Welge, who took the helm of his family’s business as a young man and […]