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Ridin’ the storm out
Monroe County wasn’t spared by a major winter storm over the weekend that blanketed much of the country in snow, though in the aftermath it appears locals have come out…
Assessments now available
Topping the relatively early publication date of Feb. 12, 2025, for the 2024 property tax assessment list, Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Dawn Goff and her team have this year’s…
MCSD goes high-tech
As technological advances continue to grow by leaps and bounds, law enforcement agencies have been forced to find ways to handle an increasingly rapid influx of digital evidence. With new…
Clifftop celebrates 20 years
A local nonprofit lauded for its conservation efforts in the area recently observed its 20th anniversary, looking back at two decades of protecting and celebrating the natural beauty found in…
Busy meeting in Columbia
A number of items were approved during the Jan. 20 Columbia City Council meeting, including another waiver of bidding requirements for ongoing efforts to repair Valmeyer Road. Last Tuesday night,…
Waterloo extends Certop contract
The Waterloo City Council last Tuesday night voted to approve a year-long contract with its existing water system operator, among other actions. The contract with Certop, company president listed as…
County board kudos for levee fix
While a report on financial impact and other aspects of the Illinois SAFE-T Act law took up a majority of last Tuesday’s Monroe County Board meeting, there were a few…
America 250 banners in Waterloo
The time has come to renew the Waterloo Banner Program. The purpose of this program, according to the City of Waterloo, is to enhance and beautify the appearance of Market…
Early voting starts next week
With the 2026 general primary election on March 17, Monroe County residents can opt to cast their ballots as early as next week. Early voting officially begins Thursday, Feb. 5.…
Child porn charges for sex predator
A Missouri man arrested last month in Monroe County as part of a series of stings involving individuals suspected of soliciting underage sex online is now facing seven additional counts…