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Coroner releases 2021 totals
Compared to those of 2020, the Monroe County Coroner’s Office saw more drug overdoses and less COVID deaths. From 2020 to 2021, the coroner’s office saw a 75 percent increase…
Bird flu effects may be felt locally
It sounds like something out of a horror movie: tens of thousands of turkeys, chickens and other birds being killed to prevent further spread of the bird flu. Thankfully, the…
On the hunt for history: Waterloo native is antique expert
If a person is looking for a piece of Monroe County history, chances are Randy Huetsch either has it or knows where it can be found. Huetsch, a Waterloo native…
Meet Oak Hill’s new director
Oak Hill has built a reputation for staying up-to-date on the latest developments in senior living and rehabilitation, and its new administrator hopes to continue this legacy. Shari Kruep of…
Family pharmacy celebrates 125 years
Under its fourth-generation family owner, Wightman Pharmacy in downtown Waterloo has reached its 125th birthday. While current owner Steve Wightman said a lot of things have changed over the years,…
Docs talk colds, flu, boosters
In a press briefing by the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, the future of COVID in the United States was painted as uncertain. But while COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low,…
Spinner is new Helping Strays director
On Monday, Monroe County Helping Strays staff and volunteers welcomed Scott Spinner, its new executive director, on his first day. While Spinner, who is succeeding interim director Dennis Patton in…
Walmart customers shot by SplatRBall gun
Two teens wanted following an incident Monday night in the Waterloo Walmart parking lot are facing charges through the juvenile court system. Police were on the lookout for a small…
Battery arrest in Valmeyer
Two men are facing charges following an altercation early Saturday morning in Valmeyer. Police responded to the 100 block of East Harrisonville Drive about 3:20 a.m. for a report of…
I-255 pavement repairs next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that I-255 between Route 157 in St. Clair County to Route 3 in Monroe County will be intermittently restricted to two lanes beginning this…