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 MoreJames H. Vogt | Obituary
James H. “Jim” Vogt, 78, of Columbia, died July 8, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Oct. 17, 1946, in East St. Louis. Jim was a farmer and former…
Read More‘Significant changes’ needed at Oak Hill
While the audit of Monroe County finances resulted in a “clean” opinion, serious concerns were raised about the accounting practices at Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center…
Read MorePickleball passion goes pro
Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years both at the national level and locally, with a number of communities in the area setting up courts that are kept busy…
Read MoreTopics du jour for Columbia
While record rains in April have long evaporated from the area, Columbia officials are still dealing with the aftermath in two different parts of the city. Columbia City Engineer Chris…
Read MorePDR school story is unique
This area of Southwestern Illinois has a long history for which its residents are very proud, with locals possessing a strong appreciation for the various historic monuments and buildings in…
Read MoreLocal burglary uncovers larger crime ring
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced that a local investigation into a vehicle burglary at the Monroe County YMCA has led to the identification, arrest and formal charging of two…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs vehicle purchases
The Waterloo City Council approved the purchases of vehicles for its utilities and police departments during a brief meeting Monday night at City Hall. First was a new tandem dump…
Read MoreWaterloo School District suit settled
A two-count lawsuit against the Waterloo Schools District and Waterloo Superintendent of School Brian Charron has been settled out of court, and the remaining litigation has been dismissed. The lawsuit,…
Read MoreHaunted Trail lawsuit filed
A lawsuit was filed last Tuesday in Monroe County Circuit Court against the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club following an Oct. 7, 2023, incident on club grounds during one of its Haunted…
Read MoreWaterloo Walmart sued for fall
Monroe County resident Kathy Richter has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, 961 N. Market Street in Waterloo. The July 1 filing in Monroe County Circuit Court alleges Richter sustained severe…
Read MoreEthington opts for bench trial
A man charged in connection with the 2023 death of a pedestrian during the Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic has opted to waive his right to a jury trial. Jayden D.…
Read MoreBost seeks audit of St. Louis mail operations
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) wrote a letter June 25 urging the U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General to audit the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center. Bost cited…
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