Book re-creates the Village of Chartres
In 1719, French Commandant Pierre Dugue de Boisbriant built the first Fort de Chartres along the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. Three hundred years […]
Vaccination efforts continue in local area
LONG LINE FOR VACCINE–Pictured is just a part of the line of those waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday at the Monroe County […]
Three dead following two serious car accidents in past week
Two serious accidents in the past week resulted in three people being fatally injured and another two seriously injured. The Illinois State Police reported that […]
Modoc woman charged in cannabis dealing ring
A Modoc woman and two Waterloo men have been charged for their parts in a cannabis dealing ring. The Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois […]
Three charged following report of sexual assault in Burksville area
Following the arrest of one man for criminal sexual assault, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested two more for home invasion. According to a Jan. […]
Red Bud Fire Department assisted at Fayetteville fire
Around 10 p.m. on Jan. 11 numerous area fire departments were called to Fayetteville for a large structure fire at the Deli Star meat plant. […]
Piel to swim for Butler
SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT–Avery Piel signed a letter of intent to swim with Butler University last week. She is pictured at the signing with her […]
RBES students receive awards for Language Arts books
WIN FIRST PLACE–Red Bud Elementary School students that won first place ratings for their Language Arts Festival books were: in front: Jackson Carnahan, Gabriella Hess […]
Colonial Trade Faire has been canceled
Due to the current Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Park and Historic Site Current State COVID-19 Tier 3 Mitigation, Les Amis du Fort de […]
Evansville to take on maintenance of historic Kelly Cemetery
A PIECE OF THE PAST–Pictured is the gravestone of Cadwell Evans located in the Kelly Cemetery just outside of Evansville. The town was named after […]