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 MoreKatara | Pet of the Week
SWEETNESS GALORE! I am a sweet and gentle girl who loves people! My foster family has a 12 year old and boy is he and his friends fun!!! I am…
Read MoreGas line struck in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department and other emergency personnel responded at about 2:25 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a gas line struck in the 200 block of East Harrisonville Drive.…
Read MoreMichael A. Conrad | Obituary
Columbia Police Sergeant Michael A. “Muscles” Conrad, 51, of Columbia, died at home Monday evening, April 22, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 14, 1973, the son of…
Read MoreBaseball season in stretch run
As the calendar flips from April to May, local high school baseball squads are counting on their players to kick it into another gear in hopes of being playoff ready.…
Read MoreSoftball teams getting it done
A few local high school softball teams are finding different ways to win this spring, be it pitching, power, speed or defense. Waterloo (18-4) has won four straight games following…
Read MoreTough sledding for soccer squads
Local high school girls soccer squads are finding it hard to win matches of late due to facing some tough opponents. Waterloo (9-3-2) battled to a 1-1 tie with Father…
Read MoreLocal hoops legend passes
Legendary Dupo High School basketball player and former Waterloo High School hoops coach Glenn “Tiger” Graff passed away earlier this month in Louisiana at the age of 86. As a…
Read MoreJr. high golfers make state
Young golfers from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo and Waterloo Junior High School were among those competing Monday in the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association…
Read MoreFarmers Market returns bigger, better
The Monroe County Farmers Market returns this Saturday, and guests will be able to peruse a wide array of produce, crafts and other goods as the event offers even more…
Read MoreA network of nurturing
A group of local parents caring for children with special needs recently started a support group and plan to meet regularly in order to share their experiences and advice among…
Read MorePrange showed passion
The Maeystown Rural Fire Protection District will soon be welcoming new leadership, as its fire chief of 28 years steps away from his position – though he’ll still be sticking…
Read MorePlans discussed for Columbia schools
The Columbia School Board gathered earlier in the week for its regular April meeting, with the board approving a field trip for the Columbia High School Science Club and several…
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