Former RB business owner has passed away
Last week, a former long time area business owner passed away. Ronald “Ronnie” L. Candler, 81, of Prairie du Rocher passed away on Friday, Aug. […]
Football scrimmage is Friday night
The 2025 season for Musketeer football kicks off this Friday as Waterloo comes to town to play in a controlled scrimmage in what used to […]
NWTF annual JAKES Day is Saturday
The Randolph County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will sponsor their Annual JAKES Day on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the […]
Beginner pickleball lessons offered
Several of the Red Bud area pickleball players will be at the pickleball courts at Lincoln Park in Red Bud on Saturday, Aug. 23 to […]
Charter Oak School roof replacement nears completion
PRESENTED DONATION–The Community Foundation of Randolph County contributed $25,000 to the Randolph County Historical Society’s roof renovation project at the Charter Oak School. Pictured at […]
New school year brings new teachers and staff to local schools
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, […]
Friess asks governor for help with levee
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 […]
Prairie du Rocher School has a new superintendent this year
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. […]
Special recognition
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 […]
Seniors encouraged to attend fraud prevention seminar
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 […]