Community mourning loss of Cowell
A beloved member of the community, long known for bringing holiday cheer to all, passed away last Friday. Robert “Bobby” Emmett Cowell, 76, passed away […]
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Red Bud Public Library is celebrating 80 years
This week, the Red Bud Public Library is celebrating its 80th birthday. While there are records that there was a library association in Red Bud […]
Search held for missing man on Friday afternoon
Red Bud Fire Chief Sean Landgraf reported that around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, the fire department had a call out for a missing […]
Kipping entered guilty plea Monday
Despite having a bench trial scheduled for July 23, a Red Bud man opted to enter a guilty plea and accept sentencing on Monday of […]
Senior fair to be held Aug. 3
State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant are inviting local seniors across the 115th House District and the 58th Senate District to attend […]
Grand American returns to Sparta July 29 through Aug. 8
The Amateur Trapshooting Association’s (ATA) Grand American championships, one of the premier events in shooting sports, returns to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in […]
Showing appreciation while supporting local schools
CAR WASH EVENT–Members of the Chester High School Volleyball team are pictured ready to wash cars during a special car wash event for Buena Vista […]
Opening ceremonies for Don Welge Memorial Bridge held July 11
CUT THE RIBBON–A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge on July 11. For the ribbon cutting, […]
Father and son killed in plane crash by Waterloo
A father and son from Arkansas were killed in a plane crash outside of Waterloo in the early morning hours Friday due to weather conditions. […]
West Nile Virus reported in county
The Randolph County Health Department is reporting that a mosquito sample collected in the City of Sparta has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). […]