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Students from Red Bud High School competed at the IHSA solo and ensemble contest on Saturday, March 2 in Centralia. The following students received a […]

CELEBRATE GIRL SCOUT WEEK–At Monday night’s council meeting, Red Bud Mayor Susan Harbaugh signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 10-16 as Girl Scout […]

One of the owners of a local family favorite business passed away last weekend. Donald Gene Robinson, 82, of Red Bud, passed away on Saturday, […]

Not much was on the agenda, but a variety of updates were given at the March 1 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting. County Engineer […]

SHOWING OFF–Patriot the bald eagle stretches out her wings during one of the presentations at Saturday’s Eagle Fest event. Pictured handling Patriot is Ryan Vinyard […]

BREAKING GROUND–ComWell held a ground breaking event in Sparta on Friday, March 1 for their new community integrated living arrangement home. Pictured are those in […]

Back by popular demand, Discover Downstate Illinois is once again polling the public in search of the best barbecue joints the downstate area has to […]

Stop by the Sparta VFW Post on Saturday, March 16, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds supporting Randolph County 4-H. Hosted by the Randolph County […]

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH–The Red Bud High School athletes for the month of February are senior Addi Dilley and junior Trent Sternberg. Pictured from left: […]

PARTICIPATE IN EVENT–Pictured are the local participants in the recent 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl. Local 4-H members from southern Illinois recently competed at a livestock […]