Red Bud gets revenge against the Pirates
by Nick Fehr Earlier this season, Red Bud lost the first of the two game series against the Valmeyer Pirates. On the road March 2, […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Students invited to participate in art competition
U.S. Representative Mike Bost is inviting high school students from Illinois’ 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Initiated by Congress […]
Alexander J. Mitan, Sr.
Alexander J. Mitan, Sr., 87, of Valmeyer, passed away Feb. 22, 2021, in Columbia. The visitation was Thursday, Feb. 25 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo. The […]
Donald L. Braun
Donald L. Braun, 78, of Hecker, passed away March 6, 2021, in Creve Coeur. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Quernheim […]
Betty J. Tockstein
Betty J. Tockstein, 86, of Metropolis, passed away at 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. The visitation […]
Red Bud Council recognized area Girl Scouts and Friess at Monday’s meeting
GIRL SCOUT WEEK PROCLAMATION–At Monday night’s council meeting, Red Bud Mayor Tim Lowry signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 7-13 as Girl Scout […]
Section of W. Market closed this weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last last week that West Market Street (State Route 3) in Red Bud between Rock Street and Spring Street […]
Columbia’s mayor indicted last week
Columbia’s City Council will be holding a special meeting this week to elect an acting mayor, following the indictment and resignation of Kevin Hutchinson. Hutchinson, […]
Krack retiring from Red Bud Industries
Jerome Krack is retiring after over 22 years at Red Bud Industries. Krack started in November 1998 in the welding department and has worked in […]
Sheriff Shannon Wolff has announced intent to retire
This week, Randolph County Sheriff Shannon Wolff announced that he will be retiring and not seeking re-election as sheriff in 2022. In his announcement he […]