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Vocation, renovation talk in Columbia
Presentations concerning vocational training and a student organization focused on friendship dominated much of the Columbia School Board’s December meeting earlier this month, though the final tax levy for the…
Changing of the guard in Valmeyer
The final Valmeyer Village Board meeting of 2025 featured a reflection on the past with an eye on the future. First on the agenda, the village honored former Valmeyer Police…
Livestock markets favorable
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Livestock markets in 2025 have been more favorable than in recent years compared to crop markets, but a high price environment does not mean producers should…
Real Estate Transactions | Dec. 15-19
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…
Baby Jesus stolen again from Waterloo church
A Waterloo church is once again missing the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
Sunday night crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 8:10 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with possible entrapment in the 300 block of Hoener Avenue in Waterloo. The Waterloo Fire Department assisted Monroe County…
Early morning crash near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded about 3 a.m. Friday to a vehicle crash on Route 156 at D Road just east of Valmeyer. The Valmeyer Fire Department was initially paged to an…
Transit bill creates uncertainty
Some in Southern Illinois are accusing state legislators of taking the low road in a new bill that diverts money from the shared construction accounts to a public transit initiative…
Hawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Camp Wartburg director bids adieu
Camp Wartburg is a beloved fixture in rural Monroe County, having served as a place for faith, fun and countless other purposes for thousands of area youth over the years.…