Jerry L. Baker
Jerry L. Baker, 74, of Columbia, and formerly of Red Bud, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at 11:54 p.m. on Friday, Dec. […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Jimmy R. Davis, Jr.
Jimmy R. Davis, Jr., 45, of Fults, passed away at 8:37 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. […]
Dennis G. Kalmer
Dennis G. Kalmer, 72, of Red Bud, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at his residence. It was Dennis’s wishes to […]
Red Bud business owner passed away last week
Red Bud lost a long time business owner last week with the passing of David J. Gregson. Gregson, 66, owned and operated Gregson Painting for […]
Commissioners hear COVID update
A COVID-19 update was the biggest part of the Dec. 23 Randolph County Board of Commissioners meeting. We saw a slight decline this week in […]
Don’t miss this PdR New Year’s tradition
For three centuries, the French tradition of La Guiannee has been honored in Prairie du Rocher. The new year is fast approaching, and plans have […]
ISP announces changes to FOID and CCL Acts
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau (FSB) is announcing several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Card program based on statutory changes […]
Clifftop completes first December burn at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve
CLIFFTOP VOLUNTEERS–Pictured are some of the volunteers that helped Clifftop with a prescribed burn at the Paul Wightman Subterranean Nature Preserve on Dec. 23. Clifftop, […]
ComWell’s Shea Haury addresses workforce issues
PROVIDED TESTIMONY–ComWell Executive Director Shea Haury (top picture) was part of a recent subject matter hearing addressing workforce issues for behavioral healthcare providers. Also pictured […]
Red Bud plays another tight conference game
by Nick Fehr Red Bud traveled to Carlyle on Dec. 21, to play the Indians. The Musketeers started the game with a defensive stop. This […]