Articles by Mary Koester

The Illinois High School Association state wrestling tournament wrapped up with a major milestone for Red Bud sophomore Danny Jackson who is now a two-time […]

After months of working on trying to get an agreement, the Prairie du Rocher School Board approved of a separation agreement with former superintendent Dr. […]

Red Bud Elementary will soon be looking for a new principal as the school board approved of Mitch North’s resignation at their Feb. 19 meeting. […]

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH–Pictured are some of the Buena Vista National Bank Red Bud branch employees: Cole Stenzel, Joy Prigge, Rhonda Hooten, Crystal Lance, Kim […]

The Red Bud Area Museum will present “H. Schrieber & Sons’ General Store, A Family Perspective” on Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. The event […]

Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) announced on Feb. 23 a new partnership with McKendree University that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn a […]

The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock […]

Red Bud Masonic Lodge #427 recently installed their new officers for 2026. The officers are (not pictured in order): Worshipful Master Kary Eckrich, Senior Warden […]

by Cooper DeSpain The Musketeers traveled to Sparta for their last conference matchup of the regular season on Feb. 17. This Sparta team was having […]