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Thursday night crash near Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. Thursday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Coxeyville Road just north of Waterloo. There were three juvenile occupants in the vehicle,…
Assistance sought in Rock City incident
The Valmeyer Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying four persons of interest in connection with a recent report of criminal damage inside the Rock City cave…
Helping hands for the holidays
With Christmas just on the horizon, folks throughout Monroe County have begun to display tremendous generosity as they help their neighbors during the season of giving. This spirit of charity…
Waterloo school tax levy talk
Gathering for its regular meeting this coming Monday evening, the Waterloo School District will hold a public hearing regarding a tax levy that is notably greater than last year’s, with…
Solar farm plan gets shady reception
After months of waiting and two delayed meetings, the matter of a potential solar farm just outside Waterloo finally came before Monroe County officials, garnering a largely negative response. The…
Staying strong with Peachy Pilates
Local residents looking to get their workout fix now have a new option with the arrival of Peachy Pilates. The business is led by Traci Trost and Natalie Manthei, two…
Aid coming to U.S. farmers
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a $12 billion assistance package for farmers hurt by ongoing trade wars and inflation, USA Today reported. “This relief will provide much needed certainty…
Probation in bank fraud case
A Collinsville man was sentenced last week in federal court to three years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of fraudulent loans issued on behalf of his…
Woman charged in $1M MedStar theft
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced last week the arrest of 43-year-old Carrie J. Kelley of Sparta related to the theft of funds while she was an employee of MedStar…
Stalking charge in Waterloo
A man from Northern Illinois was charged with stalking in addition to driving drunk during a Friday incident in Waterloo. Hayden C. Stranc, 30, of Warrenville, was charged with stalking,…