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More local deaths as COVID crisis continues
Six more Monroe County residents died from COVID-19-related causes in the past week as the county passed 2,000 total cases. The two newest deaths were a 73-year-old man and a…
Read MoreCOVID continues to run rampant
Monroe County recorded its second-highest ever daily number of cases Monday as the pandemic continues to run rampant in the area. The county has had 1,879 total coronavirus cases since…
Read MoreFarm Girl Finds home in Waterloo
The sign on the door at Farm Girl Finds, 221 W. Mill Street, Waterloo, says that hours of the store are “by chance or appointment.” That is because Lisa Maurer,…
Read MoreTattoo artist appears on TV show
Eric Catalano, the Hecker tattoo artist who became somewhat of an online sensation last year for his hyperrealistic fingernail tattoo, had another brush with fame recently when he appeared as…
Read MoreFamily Video provides nostalgic fun
As more people have been spending more time at home this year, one of the places they may have turned to get some entertainment is Waterloo’s Family Video. That store,…
Read MoreCOVID case spike continues
Monroe County has continued to see rising coronavirus cases in recent days. The county has had 1,345 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with 240 of them currently active.…
Read MoreLocal bean harvest wrapping up
Soybeans are the final of three main field crops grown across Monroe County every year. What are termed first crop beans have been harvested in billowing clouds of dust across…
Read MoreSteady rise in COVID cases locally
Monroe County has had 1,110 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic begin, with 185 of them active at last count. There have been 218 new cases here since Oct. 20.…
Read MoreColumbia talks gambling, chickens
The Columbia City Council’s main item of business Monday night was clarifying guidelines relating to video gambling in the city. Monday’s meeting began with a public comment from C.J. Schlemmer,…
Read MoreMueller promoted to state FSA office
A staple of the Monroe County farming community has become less visible in recent weeks, and for good reason. Monroe County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Wendy Mueller recently earned…
Read MoreAnother death at Oak Hill; COVID cases at WHS
Monroe County has had 876 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with several new cases being reported daily as of late. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported…
Read MoreLocals help bring movie to big screen
A new movie called “Interviewing Monsters and Bigfoot” was released on all major streaming services last week, and several Monroe County residents had a hand in making it. “It’s funny…
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