Vistra shared an update on the future of Baldwin power plant
In the fall of 2020, it was announced that the Baldwin Power Plant would be closed by the end of 2025. However, there is still […]
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Red Bud Public Library honored for recent donation
The Red Bud Public Library received some special recognition this week for their recent donation to a learning center in Indiana. Jennifer Wittenbrink Ortega, M.Ed., […]
Eagle Fest returns Feb. 5
The 2022 Eagle Fest event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & […]
Red Bud VFW presents grant to Muskets Athletic Club
PRESENTED GRANT–Red Bud VFW Post 6632 recently presented a $1,000 VFW Community Support Grant to the Muskets Athletic Club. Pictured at the presentation are: Tyler […]
Varsity handles EAWR; wins OT buzzer beater over Rockets
by Nick Fehr Red Bud traveled to East Alton Wood River on Jan. 10 and came out with three stops in a row. The offense […]
Athletes of the month
The Danny Schwartz Insurance Agency, along with Sling N’ Scoops, would like to recognize St. John the Baptist Catholic School students Carson Stamm and Annika […]
Aggravated criminal sexual abuse charge for Hubbard
On Dec. 23, 2020, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Investigation Division started an investigation after allegations were made regarding a sexual assault that occurred at […]
Health department is reporting a significant increase in COVID cases
“There has been a significant increase in cases,” Randolph County Health Department Administrator Angela Oathout told the Randolph County commissioners at their Jan. 7 meeting. […]
Two charged for recent burglaries
On Dec. 15, 2021, at approximately 10:09 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Nike Road in rural Hecker for a burglary in progress. […]
Wagner upset by OSHA “overreach” at business
On Friday, Jan. 7, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported that he had been notified that “a mom and pop employer” in Monroe […]