Annual Eagle Fest returns to Lock and Dam March 7
The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock […]
Articles by Mary Koester
New officers
Red Bud Masonic Lodge #427 recently installed their new officers for 2026. The officers are (not pictured in order): Worshipful Master Kary Eckrich, Senior Warden […]
Musketeers drop two last week
by Cooper DeSpain The Musketeers traveled to Sparta for their last conference matchup of the regular season on Feb. 17. This Sparta team was having […]
Carol Kramer
Carol Kramer, 66, of Baldwin, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. It was Carol’s wish to be […]
Tourism presentation given to commissioners
A presentation about the Discover Downstate Illinois convention and visitors bureau was a big part of the Feb. 13 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting. […]
Veterans memorial park coming soon to Evansville riverfront
COMING SOON–Those visiting Evansville will now notice a sign noting the future location of the Evansville American Legion Veterans Memorial Park. Pictured on Monday with […]
Jackson takes third, advanced to state
Red Bud High School sophomore Danny Jackson is headed back to the biggest stage in Illinois high school wrestling – the IHSA State Tournament. The […]
Luke Quintin scored 1,000th career point
1,000th POINT–Red Bud High School Coach Dane Walter, at right, is pictured presenting Luke Quintin a game ball commemorating his 1,000 career point. —Phegley Photo. […]
Cheer camp
The RBHS cheerleaders held a “Country Girl Strong” cheer camp last week. The participants performed cheers and a dance routine at halftime of the varsity […]
Minemann and Herriman are January Athletes of the Month
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH–The Red Bud High School athletes for the month of January are Lilly Minemann and Grayson Herriman. Pictured are: Liz Russell with […]