VFW project honors Keim
For years, Mark Keim and Stan Darter would go every Friday to the Waterloo VFW where they volunteered.
Keim, who started volunteering after his longtime...
Sunset Overlook granted stay
In a victory for Sunset Overlook, Judge Julia Gomric temporarily suspended her order against the embattled Columbia establishment on Sept. 20.
“The court will not...
Men arrested in motorcycle theft
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department announced that two men have been charged following the theft of a 1998 Harley-Davidson motorcycle near Red Bud earlier...
Elmore drops out of race
Monroe County Commissioner Bob Elmore said Monday that he will no longer be seeking re-election after fellow Republican George Green announced plans last week...
Waterloo OKs dispatching contract
The Waterloo City Council on Monday approved its end of a three-year agreement for emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.
The...
Green joins county board race
Republican George Green announced Tuesday that he plans to challenge incumbent Republican Bob Elmore for a spot on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
“My...
County talks zoning, UTVs, CNAs
A rezoning request for a proposed wedding venue in rural Columbia that was set to go before the Monroe County Board on Monday was...
Route 3 repairs begin Sept. 30 between Columbia and Waterloo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Route 3 from Gilmore Lake Road in Columbia to Halifax Drive in Waterloo will be intermittently restricted...
Hamilton is new Waterloo postmaster
Almost a year after Michael Hovey retired last September, the Waterloo post office officially has a new postmaster, as Adam Hamilton was installed Friday...
Prosise ready to lead WPD
Waterloo’s new police chief is excited to be working in the top position of a career he’s wanted to be in his entire grown...
Route 3 lane restrictions in Waterloo begin Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that Route 3 from Country Club Lane in Waterloo to the Randolph County line will be restricted...
Dispatching contract in the works
Waterloo is working to finalize a three-year contract for emergency dispatch services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, it was learned at the...