Local libraries are participating in fifth annual library crawl
The fifth annual library crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which encompasses the state’s southern half. The crawl […]
Articles by Joel Heidel
Musketeers win big in homecoming game
HOMECOMING ACTION–The Musketeers soundly defeated the Dupo Tigers, 63-12, for their homecoming game. Pictured is Byron Schlueter (#7) going after a pass. Also pictured is […]
Waterloo Sportsman’s Club Haunted Trail opens this weekend
DO YOU DARE?–Returning to the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club Haunted Trail this year is the infamous Vortex. Are you brave enough to take on the trail […]
Christopher G. Sallman
Christopher G. Sallman, 58, of Chester, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Chester. It was Christopher’s wish […]
Elaine Marie Schulte
Elaine Marie Schulte, 88, of Red Bud, and formerly of Chester, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Red Bud Regional […]
James D. Gallatin
James D. Gallatin, 75, of Prairie du Rocher, passed away Sept. 21, 2023, in Prairie du Rocher. The memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 […]
Evansville pair arrested for sexual abuse of minor
On Sept. 26, Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters announced the arrest of two Evansville residents in connection to an aggravated criminal sexual abuse case. He […]
Local softball teams are state bound
REGIONAL WINNERS–The Royals softball team won the SIJHSAA Region 5 championship after defeating Chester 11-0 in six innings. The team will play in the state […]
School board considers security upgrades
Upgrades for the security surveillance systems at both school buildings was the biggest topic of discussion at the Sept. 21 Red Bud Board of Education […]
Former Red Bud business owner passed away Monday
A former Red Bud business owner passed away early this week as Marvin J. Eckart, 65, passed away on Monday, Sept. 25 at his residence. […]