Expansion of farmer mental health initiatives announced
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide. The announcement was […]
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Patriot’s Pen essay contest deadline is October 13
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition is now being conducted nationwide. Middle school students in sixth through eighth […]
Senator Bryant holding two local events next week
Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant will be holding two events in the local area in early September. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, she will host a […]
Gaga ball fun
Trinity Lutheran School has a new gaga ball pit for the students to enjoy at recess. Gaga ball is a variation of dodgeball. Special appreciation […]
Show appreciation
Pictured on Aug. 28 at the Sparta VFW Post 2698’s 85th anniversary event are Red Bud VFW 6632 Auxiliary members Bronda Hubler, Cheryl Miller and […]
Kaskaskia Cahokia Trail to host road rally event
The Kaskaskia Cahokia Trail Coalition is pleased to announce a special event coming this September. The Road Rally, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 25, is […]
Two local men named IDNR Volunteers of Year
IDNR VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR–Among those recognized by the Illinois Department of Conservation as Volunteers of the Year for 2021 were Jim Pflasterer and Steve […]
Speak to the board
Among the almost two dozen speakers at the Aug. 19 Red Bud Board of Education meeting was a group of Red Bud High School seniors. […]
County commissioners recognize efforts of area’s retired teachers
RECOGNIZING RETIRED TEACHERS–At their Aug. 20 meeting, the Randolph County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 1 as Randolph County Retired Teachers’ Day. Pictured at […]
Walker declines to file charges against officer
This week, Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker stated that he is declining to charge Red Bud Police Officer Luke Horrell with any criminal charges […]