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Splash pad pursued in Waterloo
The Waterloo Park District is working toward building a splash pad at William Zimmer Memorial Park. At its meeting on Aug. 16, the park district board voted to apply for…
Read MoreValmeyer allows UTVs on roads
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… golf cart? The Village of Valmeyer has passed an ordinance that will allow utility vehicles and golf carts on the streets within…
Read MoreHopkins funeral, procession details announced
The Illinois State Police on Friday released specific information for Trooper Nick Hopkins funeral services this weekend. Hopkins was shot and killed last Friday while serving a warrant in East…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall inductees chosen
Five distinguished former Waterloo High School students have been chosen as the sixth class for the WHS Legacy Wall. This year’s honorees are Justin Blandford (WHS Class of 1995),…
Read MoreVietnam vet’s unit finally recognized
Almost 50 years after he left Vietnam, the Navy squadron of Maeystown’s Lonnie Roy is finally being recognized for its service. Roy was a member of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves, a…
Read MoreTrooper’s death hits home
“Hero. Husband. Father. Brother. Son. Friend. Teammate.” That is how the Illinois State Police described Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo, who died Friday after being shot while serving a high-risk…
Read MoreHecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker will be celebrating its quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, in 2020. Village officials are organizing a dinner and dance, fish fry, fireman’s muster, and parade in 2020…
Read MoreObst reflects on service
The theme of this year’s Waterloo Homecoming parade is “Agriculture: Past and Present,” and by selecting Arlin Obst as grand marshal, the town is honoring someone whose work in the…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers blasts ahead
For the last two years, the Songs4Soldiers benefit concert in Columbia has brought national acts to Monroe County. In 2017, rock legend Bret Michaels headlined the show, while country artists…
Read MoreFloraville farm offers fresh hops
Patrons of Stubborn German Brewing Company in Waterloo two weeks ago may have seen a new option: Fresh Hop English Pale Ale. That beer, which was only available until the…
Read MoreSchilling joins 4-H Hall of Fame
Dorothy Schilling was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Schilling, a longtime Fults resident, was given the honor Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.…
Read MoreWoodcock receives state honor
Richard Woodcock was named the 2019 Illinois Outstanding County Fair Person of the Year during County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Friday. Woodcock, who…
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