Eagle Fest
Despite the rainy weather Saturday, there was still a good turnout for the annual Eagle Fest held March 7 at the Jerry F. Costello Lock […]
Articles by Mary Koester
Wegener and Jackson are athletes of the month
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH–The Red Bud High School athletes for the month of February are Kiersten Wegener and Danny Jackson. Pictured are: Jena Gibbs, realtor […]
Student of the month
The Red Bud High School Student of the Month for February is Jack Crafton. He was nominated by teachers Brian Boeving and Dane Walter, both […]
Rosemary Bush
Rosemary Bush, nee Buehler, 100, of Waterloo, died March 5, 2026, in Waterloo. Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12 at Immanuel […]
Paul “Sonny” L. Liefer
Paul “Sonny” L. Liefer, 88, of Red Bud, passed away at 8:06 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Bria of Belleville. Visitation will be held […]
Details from PdR School District’s separation with Schmitt released
After months of working on trying to get an agreement, the Prairie du Rocher School Board approved of a separation agreement with former superintendent Dr. […]
Red Bud recognizes Girl Scout Week
CELEBRATE GIRL SCOUT WEEK–At Monday night’s council meeting, Red Bud Mayor Susan Harbaugh signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 8-14 as Girl Scout […]
Randolph County passed kratom ban
Joining several local municipalities, on Feb. 27, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved of an ordinance banning the sale of kratom. Within the past […]
Presentation made to RBFD and Brett’s First Responders group
PRESENTED DONATIONS–Last week, the family of Chad Grohmann presented donations of $6,000 to the Red Bud Fire Department and $2,500 to Brett’s First Responders. These […]
Illinois WIC expands food options
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Illinois has expanded its food package offerings, allowing families to choose from a […]