More COVID deaths in Monroe County as vaccine rollout continues
The Monroe County Health Department completed another round of vaccines as more COVID-related death and record hospitalizations were reported. The latest vaccine shipment – again only for Monroe County healthcare…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreVehicles stolen in Millstadt
Police are investigating the early Saturday morning theft of two vehicles from the same residence on Diamond View Court near Millstadt’s village park. There was no forced entry, Millstadt police…
Read MoreMan charged in Millstadt park incident
A man faces several charges following an incident in Millstadt’s village park on Monday night. The Millstadt Police Department said it was called shortly before 7:15 p.m. to an area…
Read MoreFootball teams open with wins
It was a winning week one for all three local high school football teams, as Waterloo, Columbia and Dupo posted victories to open the season. Waterloo hosted Mt. Vernon on…
Read MoreStructure fire in rural Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS were paged just before 8 p.m. Friday for a report of an active structure fire in the ceiling of a residence in…
Read MoreRed Bud hospital under new management soon
Red Bud Regional Hospital, acquired by Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services in October 2023, will be under new management starting next week. In a Friday press release, it was announced that…
Read More15 Small Steps with Big Rewards | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Surveys show that most of us place a high priority on our health and wellness. That’s probably not surprising to hear. But…
Read MoreCaught Stealing | Movie Review
Darren Aronofsky is back — and he’s having a ball (pardon the pun). With “Caught Stealing,” the director trades in the somber, heavy-handed introspection of “The Whale” or existential horror…
Read MoreMan charged after Columbia standoff
A local man was finally taken into custody early Wednesday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a Columbia residence as part of a several-hour standoff with police. The Monroe County…
Read MoreHeated meeting over Oak Hill’s future
A busload of Oak Hill residents, dozens of current and former employees, an overflowing, standing room only crowd and over two hours of public comment were not enough to prevent…
Read MoreJuly event organizers face felonies
The organizer of “Red, White and Blue in the Loo” held July 3-4 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo was taken into custody Monday on multiple felony charges stemming…
Read MoreBalloons, big band at Buttercup
A family farm near Millstadt that’s come to serve as an event venue is set to welcome visitors with a unique weekend celebration in support of local first responders. Buttercup…
Read MoreFatal crash near Valmeyer
A local man died in a foggy rollover crash Tuesday morning north of Valmeyer. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release Tuesday afternoon that the crash occurred…
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