Paul “Sonny” L. Liefer
Paul “Sonny” L. Liefer, 88, of Red Bud, passed away at 8:06 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Bria of Belleville. Visitation will be held […]
Articles by Mary Koester
Details from PdR School District’s separation with Schmitt released
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 recognizes Girl Scout Week
CELEBRATE GIRL SCOUT WEEK–At Monday night’s council meeting, Red Bud Mayor Susan Harbaugh signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 8-14 as Girl Scout […]
Randolph County passed kratom ban
Joining several local municipalities, on Feb. 27, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved of an ordinance banning the sale of kratom. Within the past […]
Presentation made to RBFD and Brett’s First Responders group
PRESENTED DONATIONS–Last week, the family of Chad Grohmann presented donations of $6,000 to the Red Bud Fire Department and $2,500 to Brett’s First Responders. These […]
Illinois WIC expands food options
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Illinois has expanded its food package offerings, allowing families to choose from a […]
Scholarship available for graduating seniors
The Randolph County Democratic Party will be awarding a $500 post-secondary monetary award to a graduating senior from a Randolph County high school enrolled in […]
Season opener is Tuesday
by Kendra Ehret The Lady Musketeers’ softball season is getting ready to kick off as they host their first game on March 10 at home […]
Collected items
The second graders at St. John’s Lutheran School recently collected baby items for Life Network of Southern Illinois. Two representatives came to the school and […]
Terry J. Kalmer
Terry J. Kalmer, 72, of Red Bud, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Nexus of Columbia in Columbia. In accordance with his wishes, […]