Articles by Mary Koester

Graduation ceremonies have gotten underway for the eighth grade students at the local elementary schools, with most taking place this week. Red Bud Elementary School’s […]

HOMEGROWN HERO–Bob Schramm was recognized last week by the St. Louis District Dairy Council as the district’s grand prize Homegrown Hero. Pictured presenting him the […]

Two proclamations and a declaration were approved by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners at their May 10 meeting. On hand to present the first […]

Prairie du Rocher School eighth grader Evan Mudd finished his track season with a medal at the SIJHSAA Class S state track meet. The meet […]

Aggressive dogs running at large are becoming a big problem in Evansville, so there were quite a few in attendance at Monday night’s village board […]

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults for possible induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame later this […]

The Red Bud Chamber of Commerce is welcoming new member, the Red Bud Waverunners Swim Team. The Waverunners is a great way for kids to […]

The Red Bud High School Student of the Month for May is Chase Lucht. Lucht, second from left, is pictured with this nominating teachers Eli […]

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, were visible over southern Illinois Friday night, May 10, due to a large solar storm that […]