Community
Preserving Piggott’s Fort
Last week, local residents and those interested in Monroe County’s heritage attended to the dedication of a sign at the site of Fort Piggott along Bluff Road across from Sackman…
Read MoreHistoric home for sale
The historic Miller-Fiege Home at 140 S. Main Street in Columbia has seen better days, but city officials are hopeful an interested party can help give it a new life.…
Read MoreMillstadt woman dies following crash
A Millstadt woman involved in a three-vehicle crash two weeks ago has succumbed to her injuries. Emergency personnel responded about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 18 to a three-vehicle injury crash on…
Read MoreDoeren receives alumni award
Waterloo resident Dr. Steven Doeren was recently awarded the Ottawa (Kansas) University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award for his work in the field of criminal justice. The award is the…
Read MoreWaterloo country star releases debut album
A Waterloo country music artist who has risen to national attention in recent years is set to release her debut album, a record that she described as her most personal…
Read MoreDrug-free coalition gets big grant
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities was recently awarded a substantial grant which is set to help the organization achieve a number of goals it has long hoped for.…
Read MoreMRTD gets anyone anywhere
The Monroe-Randolph Transit District has been serving locals since the mid-2000s, providing transportation everywhere between Columbia and Steeleville. Though the district had a rather humble start, it’s seen significant growth…
Read MoreI-255 repairs in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be encountered this week, weather permitting, on northbound I-255 from mile marker 16 north of Mousette Lane to mile marker…
Read MoreLocal talent shines on ‘The Voice’
The most recent season of NBC’s “The Voice” is well underway, with many in Waterloo and throughout the area having spent the last few weeks waiting in anticipation for a…
Read MoreWalking with Allison
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbia is hosting a benefit walk this Saturday to raise funds for a young local nurse who has been dealing with severe complications following a…
Read MoreA rebirth for Old Baum Church
Many in Monroe County are sure to have fond memories of Old Baum Church. Located along one of the more quiet roads in the county, the church has served as…
Read MoreSplash pad project percolating
The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday evening to discuss various matters ranging from the district’s tax levy to developments pertaining to the splash pad project at William Zimmer…
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