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Waterloo 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…
Read MoreColumbia pays tribute to Eckert
The City of Columbia paid tribute to a former mayor and longtime alderman upon his passing last week at the age of 93. George W. Eckert died on Oct. 10.…
Read MoreRodeo champ battling back
A Red Bud cowgirl recently injured in a horse riding incident at college has been hospitalized for nearly a month. Still bedridden, facing additional complications and with a tremendous road…
Read MoreSchuchman leaves Schnucks
The manager of Waterloo Schnucks retired recently, marking the end of a decades-long career that saw him move from teenage bagger to overseeing the grocery store. Kent Schuchman grew up…
Read MoreWalking the Way of St. James
A local retired nurse recently completed a nearly 500-mile hike across Spain, crossing an item off her bucket list and experiencing a journey that already seems to have had a…
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