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Counties seek superintendent replacement

Due to the retirement announcement by Kelton Davis, a vacancy will be created in the office of Regional Superintendent of Schools for Monroe and Randolph Counties effective July 1, 2025.…

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A bright option for sheep farmers

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Sunshine might help increase sheep populations in Illinois, according to an Ohio sheep producer. Camren Maierle, an American Lamb Board member, showed Illinois sheep producers photos…

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Electric price spike for some

Ameren Illinois customers will see higher prices on their electric bills in June. Ameren told Capitol News Illinois its customers can expect an 18-22 percent increase in their monthly bill,…

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Barge capsizes on river

The Prairie du Pont Fire Department assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in responding to a chemical barge that had capsized Monday on the Mississippi River near the foot of Davis…

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Real Estate Transactions | May 12-16, 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…

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Wednesday crash south of Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County EMS and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded just before 3:45 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 near Crook…

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Overnight patching on I-255

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on northbound Interstate 255 in Columbia from the Route 3 on-ramp to Davis Ferry Road will begin, weather permitting, this evening,…

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Vehicle stolen in Millstadt

Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Millstadt. The Millstadt Police Department said that shortly before 7 a.m., it took a report of a stolen…

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Remembering Roger

Residents of Monroe County and the surrounding area were taken aback as word spread early this week about the passing of a well-regarded and widely known local man who had…

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Have a drink at Old Monroe

One of the most anticipated additions to the local business scene has finally arrived as Old Monroe Distilling Co. opened its new location to the public this past weekend, serving…

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