Local school districts are facing yet another difficulty this year as they are now dealing with food distribution issues. In an email on Aug. 31, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]