City/County
Stephan, Kohlmeier throw hats into ring
Two more have added their names to the list of local candidates seeking public office in 2016. Leo Stephan of Waterloo has announced his candidacy for Monroe County Commissioner as…
Read MoreCounty settles with former employee
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office who filed a federal lawsuit last year alleging retaliatory termination has settled out of court for nearly $100,000. The Monroe County…
Read MoreWaterloo takes a look way back for Veterans Day
To say Veterans Day brings out the best in Monroe County is a bold statement. How do you take a community that brims with civic pride and patriotism every day,…
Read MoreDevelopment proposed for old church, grounds
The Columbia City Council sought to quash rumors while allowing a Main Street developer to share his ideas for transforming the decommissioned Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, rectory and convent into…
Read MoreCounty getting set for Bicentennial celebration
Plans for celebrating the Monroe County Bicentennial next year are moving from the concept stages to concrete. More than 30 committee members attended a meeting last Tuesday night at the…
Read MoreColumbia seeks input on bottom development
Columbia residents are being asked to levy their opinions on which of four options for potential development of the American Bottom they would prefer. The first concept favors developing the…
Read MoreWaterloo City Council amends parking rules
The Waterloo City Council conducted its third regular meeting of the month Monday night at City Hall, approving a couple of agenda items. Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s…
Read MoreDemocrats seek county offices
The Monroe County political arena has been dominated by news of Republican party hopefuls of late. This week, it’s the Democrats’ turn as they unveiled their slate of local candidates.…
Read MoreRoute 156 road work near Hecker
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on eastbound and westbound Route 156 from Route 159 to Route 13 between Hecker and New Athens in…
Read MoreWoman identified in Columbia property destruction investigation
The Columbia Police Department has identified a women wanted for questioning in an ongoing criminal damage to property investigation. This photo provided by police was taken near Centerville Avenue and…
Read MoreRoute 3 road work between Waterloo, Red Bud
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes will be restricted on both directions of Route 3 between Waterloo and Red Bud beginning Monday, Oct. 12, weather permitting, for pavement…
Read MoreKoerber announces candidacy for county board
Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber of Waterloo has announced she will run for the seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners that will be vacated by fellow Republican Terry…
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