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Monroe County talks transportation
Transportation was the topic du jour Monday during the Monroe County Board meeting. The meeting began with commissioners recognizing recently-retired county road commissioners George Gregson and Ed Breeding for service…
Prison sentence for child porn
A Red Bud man will be spending almost all of the next three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of child pornography. On Thursday, Michael D. Hubbard,…
Timberwolf celebrating 10 years
Timberwolf Chalet and Cabin, the first and oldest vacation rental properties in Waterloo, are celebrating 10 years in business this month. Since opening in 2015, the homes have welcomed guests…
Cowell joins MRTD board
The City of Red Bud announced the appointment of Elizabeth Cowell as the city’s representative on the Monroe Randolph Transit District Board of Directors. Cowell joins a 10-member board from…
Event raises funds for HSS transport
The Columbia American Legion Auxiliary hosted a well-attended Chicken and Beer Dance on April 12, filling the hall with laughter, lively music, and community generosity. Guests enjoyed a fried chicken…
Hopper has Heart of Gold
Distinguished volunteer Mary Anne Hopper of Waterloo was recently honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term…
Real Estate Transactions | April 21-25
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…
Route 3 pavement work in Waterloo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement preservation operations on Route 3 from North Market Street to Vandebrook Drive in Waterloo will begin this coming Monday, May 12. One…
Drive-in banking?
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 3:25 p.m. Monday to State Bank at 885 N. Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo after a vehicle drove into the side of the building near…
S4S announces concert lineup
Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday the full lineup of music acts for its 12th annual benefit concert for combat veterans. This year’s event takes place Sept. 5-6 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in…