Gallagher’s to close temporarily
Gallagher’s Restaurant in Waterloo announced that it will be temporarily closing Jan. 1 to allow for renovations on its building.
“Our concept is to reinvest...
Washy’s cancels large concerts
Washy’s Saloon in Waterloo canceled a controversial concert set for this Saturday after consulting with the Monroe County Health Department, then decided to stop...
Keeper of Oak Hill honored
Throughout the year, numerous awards are presented for acting, writing, sports performances and other achievements.
Often we wonder, “How’d they make that choice?”
But the selection...
Birds Nest Design takes flight in Columbia
Connie Rutledge loves to research the history of the finds she offers at Birds Nest Design, so it is fitting that her store, located...
Horseradish farmer takes root in Monroe County
Collinsville may be known as the Horseradish Capital of the World, but Monroe County is home to dozens of acres of the root vegetable...
Stock market rise explained
Those who pay attention to it have seen an interesting phenomena occur with the stock market this year.
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled economies across...
Over $42M in PPP went local
The Small Business Administration released the most detailed data to date about the Paycheck Protection Program last week.
According to that data, which covers millions...
More local deaths as COVID crisis continues
Six more Monroe County residents died from COVID-19-related causes in the past week as the county passed 2,000 total cases.
The two newest deaths were...
COVID continues to run rampant
Monroe County recorded its second-highest ever daily number of cases Monday as the pandemic continues to run rampant in the area.
The county has...
Farm Girl Finds home in Waterloo
The sign on the door at Farm Girl Finds, 221 W. Mill Street, Waterloo, says that hours of the store are “by chance or...
Tattoo artist appears on TV show
Eric Catalano, the Hecker tattoo artist who became somewhat of an online sensation last year for his hyperrealistic fingernail tattoo, had another brush with...
Family Video provides nostalgic fun
As more people have been spending more time at home this year, one of the places they may have turned to get some entertainment...