Posts Tagged ‘prairie du rocher’
PDR school story is unique
This area of Southwestern Illinois has a long history for which its residents are very proud, with locals possessing a strong appreciation for the various historic monuments and buildings in…
Read MorePDR native dies in the line of duty
An officer with the North Las Vegas Police Department was killed in the line of duty last week, with the impact of his loss felt locally given his Randolph County…
Read MorePDR police seeking reckless dirt bikers
The Prairie du Rocher Police Department is seeking input from the public in identifying the drivers of dirt bikes who may have endangered the public just prior to the start…
Read MoreAnhydrous leak near Prairie du Rocher
The Prairie du Rocher Fire Department was requested to assist the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office about 6:35 p.m. Sunday with a hazmat situation following the report of an anhydrous ammonia…
Read MoreFire call near Prairie du Rocher
The Prairie du Rocher Fire Department responded shortly before noon Monday to the report of power lines down and a wooded area on fire in the area of 7998 Carr…
Read MoreA celestial spectacle
Monday’s total solar eclipse did not disappoint for those willing to venture just a bit to the south of Monroe County and deal with traffic on main thoroughfares. Some opted…
Read MorePurple hearts in Prairie du Rocher
Aug. 7 was Purple Heart Day, a moment set aside to recognize those U.S. military veterans who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while in…
Read MoreField fire near Ruma
The Prairie du Rocher, Red Bud and Maeystown fire departments responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a baler and wheat field on fire at the dead of Whitney Lane…
Read MoreRetiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…
Read MoreArrest in copper wiring theft
A Prairie du Rocher man was arrested in connection with the theft of copper wiring last week in Randolph County. Randolph County Sheriff Jarrod Peters said John C. Jones, 52,…
Read MoreBrothers show PdR love
After several years of effort, one of the final celebrations of Prairie du Rocher’s 300th anniversary has finally been completed. “300 Years 300 Stories: Prairie du Rocher, Illinois” is a…
Read MorePdR celebrates 300 years
Historic Prairie du Rocher will host a celebration 300 years in the making this weekend. In announcing preparations for a “big bi-centennial celebration of the founding of Prairie du Rocher”…
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