Washy’s cancels large concerts
Washy’s Saloon in Waterloo canceled a controversial concert set for this Saturday after consulting with the Monroe County Health Department, then decided to stop...
An Eagle Scout project for the books
The COVID-19 pandemic was not enough to stop Ethan Ellis from completing his Eagle Scout project. In fact, the project created opportunity for a...
Keeper of Oak Hill honored
Throughout the year, numerous awards are presented for acting, writing, sports performances and other achievements.
Often we wonder, “How’d they make that choice?”
But the selection...
Birds Nest Design takes flight in Columbia
Connie Rutledge loves to research the history of the finds she offers at Birds Nest Design, so it is fitting that her store, located...
Churches, USDA give away food
For the second time this year, two Waterloo churches recently gave away boxes of food.
First Baptist Church and Redeemer Church partnered to distribute approximately...
Monroe County population rises
Monroe County is the only Illinois county in the area whose population has grown in recent years, according to data released by the United...
WHS turf field fix moves forward
The Waterloo School Board unanimously authorized entering into an agreement with the school district’s architect to work on the turf athletic field and track...
Saturday night crash on Imbs Station Road
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. Saturday to a vehicle crash in the 1000 block of Imbs Station Road.
A Jeep...
COVID deaths continue as Monroe County awaits vaccine
Monroe County’s death toll from the novel coronavirus is up to 55 following 10 more local deaths in recent days.
The uptick in deaths comes...
Friday evening crashes in Columbia
Columbia police, fire department and EMS personnel were busy Friday night handling multiple crashes.
The first crash occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Route 3...
Friday crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:05 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 just north of Veterans Parkway in Columbia.
A woman involved...
Friday brush fire near Burksville
The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Department responded shortly before 11:45 a.m. Friday to a residence near Burksville in the 5100 block...