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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…
Rock City exploring expansion
While recent comings and goings at the Rock City Admiral Parkway Development in Old Valmeyer have raised a few eyebrows, those involved with the operation say the action is only…
Waterloo 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…
Words 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…
Waterloo annexes land
In addition to the approval of a 1 percent grocery tax as reported extensively last week, the Waterloo City Council annexed nearly six acres of land and approved purchases during…
Southwest Connector study underway
The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more about and provide input on a proposed Southwest Connector between Waterloo and Murphysboro. IDOT is presenting project information…
Waterloo imaging center closing
Gateway Imaging Center announced Tuesday that it will be closing its location at 509 Hamacher Street in Waterloo at the end of next month. The center will close permanently at…
Friess explains energy rate hike
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) addressed increasing energy rates this summer in the region – specifically those of Ameren. Friess pointed out that starting June 1, Ameren Illinois’s supply…
Real Estate Transactions | July 14-18, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Man brings meth to probation hearing
A local man was sent to prison after police said he showed up to the courthouse for a hearing with his probation officer while in possession of methamphetamine and fake…