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‘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…

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Pickleball 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…

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Topics 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…

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PDR 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…

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Local 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…

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Waterloo 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…

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Waterloo 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,…

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Haunted 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…

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Waterloo 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…

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Ethington 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.…

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