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Fair serves as tribute to Emma
This year’s Monroe County Fair was marked early on with the tragic loss of Emma Schultheis, a 14-year-old farm girl who was active in FFA and 4-H and was a…
Read MoreWaterloo church welcomes new pastor
After a year and a half of thoughtful searching and discernment, the congregation of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo has officially welcomed Rev. Kyle Timmons as its…
Read MoreWords of wisdom from local author
A Columbia author recently completed his first book in some time, gathering a substantial collection of quotes from great minds through history intended to make people think. Shawn Williamson has…
Read MoreNew fair royalty crowned
The first day of the Monroe County Fair concluded as it always does, with a crowd gathering at the main arena to see a pair of young ladies crowned as…
Read MoreMillstadt museum moving forward
The Millstadt Historical Society announced some big progress earlier this year with the news it had secured a physical location for a long-desired museum. With several months of continued effort…
Read MoreCahokia Heights crash kills 2
Two area residents died in a vehicle crash that occurred about 12:20 a.m. last Monday, July 14, on Route 3 at Ruby Lane in Cahokia Heights. Cahokia Heights Police Chief…
Read MoreSee you at the fair
With tons of tractors, loads of livestock and a cacophony of crashes anticipated, folks will soon be gathering for the annual Monroe County Fair to enjoy everything that makes it…
Read MoreWHS grad talks teen struggles
A Waterloo High School graduate recently published a book discussing mental health, development and a host of other topics pertaining to teenagers, hoping to use his knowledge as a teacher…
Read MoreSplash pad safety discussed
Even amid celebration of the long-delayed barn feature’s installation at the Waterloo Community Splash Pad, discussion about the facility at last week’s Waterloo Park District meeting largely focused on a…
Read MorePickleball passion goes pro
Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years both at the national level and locally, with a number of communities in the area setting up courts that are kept busy…
Read MoreLocal ZIP codes on lead testing list
The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. Communities…
Read MorePhantom Festival rides into Rocher
Amid the numerous Fourth of July celebrations set to take place this weekend, Prairie du Rocher is hosting an event Friday with an emphasis on the paranormal. The Phantom Festival…
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