Articles by Mary Koester

NEW TO RED BUD CUSD #132–Pictured are new teachers and staff for Red Bud Community Unit School District 132. They are: in front: Kelly Kueker, […]

On Aug. 12, State Representative David Friess released a statement addressing the looming levee devastation in rural Monroe County. He noted, “A scour hole discovered […]

Over the summer Prairie du Rocher School hired a new superintendent who is very excited to be a part of the historic French community. Dr. […]

VFW Auxiliary Department of Illinois Hospital Chairman Laura Knackstedt and Department of Illinois Jefferson Barracks Hospital Representative Kathryn Rowold are pictured presenting Esther Williams with […]

To educate seniors in southern Illinois on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with the […]

The Red Bud Musketeer Boosters are gearing up for an exciting evening with the 2025 Fall Sports Preview Night, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 22 at […]

Those visiting St. John the Baptist Catholic School may notice a new mural by the school office entrance. This mural was painted by SJB alumni […]

At their meeting last week, Randolph County’s Board of Commissioners approved of their special use conditions for the proposed solar farm by Sparta. Back in […]

The U.S. Kids Golf World Championships was held July 31 to Aug. 1 at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Qualifying for the prestigious event a year ago […]

A Sparta man was arrested last week on a warrant that stemmed from a fatal accident that took place in Red Bud last year. On […]