Business
County sued over Oak Hill firing
Susan Nordhaus, former director of nursing at Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living facility in Waterloo, has filed suit against Monroe County after the county board voted to terminate her…
Read MorePaper shortage due to ‘perfect storm’
From increased prices to expanding lead times on projects, a paper shortage is proving to have widespread effects on many who rely on the now coveted material. Yet, the issues…
Read MoreSnyper proves men need pampering, too
The beginning of April marked a milestone for the Snyper Salon for Men team: six months of bringing the “ultimate haircut experience for men” to Waterloo. From the services offered…
Read MoreMonroe County hosts South Korean investors
Five South Korean companies hoping to expand business operations in Southern Illinois visited with the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation last week. The five companies are part of a Go…
Read MoreAmeren to build Valmeyer substation
At its meeting last Tuesday night, the Valmeyer Village Board discussed plans to sell land to Ameren to create an electricity power substation. Valmeyer Village Administrator Dennis Knobloch told the…
Read MoreBird flu effects may be felt locally
It sounds like something out of a horror movie: tens of thousands of turkeys, chickens and other birds being killed to prevent further spread of the bird flu. Thankfully, the…
Read MoreMeet Oak Hill’s new director
Oak Hill has built a reputation for staying up-to-date on the latest developments in senior living and rehabilitation, and its new administrator hopes to continue this legacy. Shari Kruep of…
Read MoreFamily pharmacy celebrates 125 years
Under its fourth-generation family owner, Wightman Pharmacy in downtown Waterloo has reached its 125th birthday. While current owner Steve Wightman said a lot of things have changed over the years,…
Read MoreSpinner is new Helping Strays director
On Monday, Monroe County Helping Strays staff and volunteers welcomed Scott Spinner, its new executive director, on his first day. While Spinner, who is succeeding interim director Dennis Patton in…
Read More‘Not your typical liquor store’ in Millstadt
It may look like a large residence on the outside, but Pour Decisions Wine, Spirits & Gaming is home to an extensive collection of local and rare drinks and will…
Read MoreHSS struggles to keep caregivers
One worker spends his nights caring for adults with intellectual disabilities, and his days working a job part-time to make ends meet. Two others left their caregiver jobs last year…
Read MoreEnd of an era for beauty shop
On April 1, the building at 208 S. Main Street in Waterloo will no longer be home to a beauty shop that served customers for over 70 years. Pins and…
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