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More COVID cases in Monroe County; new death reported
Monroe County saw more people contract the coronavirus in recent days, bringing the overall county total to 126 cases since the pandemic began. Forty-four of those cases are active, Monroe…
Read MoreRegion enters Phase 4
Every region in Illinois is scheduled to move to the fourth phase of the state’s reopening plan Friday, which, barring changes, will bring the state as close to pre-pandemic life…
Read MoreLongtime bank president retires
A mainstay of Monroe County’s community will be at least somewhat less visible soon, as First National Bank of Waterloo President and CEO Gary Hemmer is retiring June 30. “It’s…
Read MoreWaterloo biz sees bump in equality line
As America has been absorbed with several weeks of protests against and conversations about racism and police brutality, the renewed focus on these topics has led to more demand for…
Read MoreWedding venue near Columbia approved
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals approved at its meeting last Wednesday night the final step to allow a wedding venue in rural Columbia. The board voted 4-1 to…
Read MoreSix new coronavirus cases reported in Monroe County
Monroe County reported six new COVID-19 cases between Monday and Tuesday, bringing the overall total to 115. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said two of the new cases…
Read MoreSunset Overlook back in business
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved several amendments to zoning language in the city’s municipal code. The amendments create a legal means for potential development of a cannabis…
Read MoreZen Dog offers virtual training experience
As many business owners did in late March, Tara Oster simply closed up shop, hoping the coronavirus pandemic would only force her to close for two weeks. When she realized…
Read MoreNo Grand American in Sparta this year
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, traditionally held at the World Shooting and Recreational…
Read MoreMonroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week. There are now 107 cases of the virus…
Read MoreBrighter outlook for Sunset Overlook
The Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night for initial discussion of proposed text amendments to zoning codes for two types of businesses. The majority of public input during the virtual…
Read MoreFamiliar faces return to Red Bud winery
A pair of familiar faces have brought a winery back to Red Bud. Matthew Mollet and Cintia Hecht opened De Vinos Winery at 1522 State Route 3 on May 29,…
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