Community
Support for Elsa not stopping
Waterloo and much of the rest of Monroe County has been rocked by tragic news regarding local cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage. Though it seems Elsa’s health has taken a turn…
Read MoreBackStoppers gives back
For many years, the BackStoppers organization has served as a means of support for families of fallen first responders in the St. Louis region, involving numerous counties in both Missouri…
Read MoreFallen officer returns home
Communities in Southern Illinois and Nevada have felt a tremendous loss with the death of Jason Roscow, a native of Prairie du Rocher who was a 17-year veteran of the…
Read MoreAnimal rescue effort near Waterloo
A substantial animal rescue operation began early this week as roughly 30 dogs and cats were found at an unoccupied property in rural St. Clair County along Waterloo Road. Per…
Read MoreRecord deal for Waterloo native
A graduate of Waterloo High School keeps rising in the country music business. Alexandra Kay, the stage name for Waterloo native Lexi Krekorian, has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. …
Read MoreEagle Scout aids Helping Strays
A Columbia Boy Scout was recently awarded with the organization’s highest honor and is still in the process of capping off his scouting career through helping out the county’s no-kill…
Read MoreShowing support for Oak Hill
Late last month, Monroe County celebrated its final payment of construction bonds for Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center that served as the replacement for the Monroe…
Read MoreVets receive Quilts of Valor
A group of local crafters belonging to a national organization recently honored veterans with gifts of quilts stitched with respect and gratitude for the service they’ve provided to their country.…
Read MoreMaeystown mulls sewer plans
Several Maeystown residents gathered at Village Hall Monday evening for a scheduled public hearing concerning the community’s wastewater treatment system and upgrades that will be necessary to bring the system…
Read MoreStill building after 50 years
A house-building husband and wife duo were recognized last week by the City of Waterloo for 50 years of business as they’ve been contributing to developments in the city and…
Read MoreLocal vets shoot for strikes
Several local veterans and other military personnel recently participated in a national tournament, joining with others involved in the U.S. Armed Forces for some friendly bowling competition. Bob Manning and…
Read MoreVolkmar joins CASA in Randolph County
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwestern Illinois announced its continued expansion in Randolph County with the addition of dedicated volunteer coordinator Jeremy Volkmar. This new role underscores CASA’s commitment to…
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