Churches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious...
CDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the...
Program provides food for kids
As area school districts are working to ensure children are fed during the week while schools are closed, a program based in Maeystown is...
Four coronavirus cases in Monroe County; 2 deaths in St. Clair County; 6 Randolph...
Monroe County health officials reported a fourth positive coronavirus case on Saturday. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said it is a woman...
Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
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Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns.
The Roman...
Pastor Neill retiring
In 2009, decades into his career, Steve Neill got a new opportunity.
He had served as associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Waterloo since...
Caring for Confirmation
On Saturday, when most people her age would be preparing to spend time with their families on Easter, 13-year-old Katie Williams was traveling around...
Churchgoers visit Holy Land
Many Monroe County residents recently visited some of the most significant sites in the Christian faith.
Led by Senior Pastor Matt Heck of LifechurchX ...
Zoar UCC breaks ground on new hall
At 175 years old, Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover is still growing.
The church broke ground Sunday on new building that will...
Fall Fun Pep Rally lifts young spirits
Santa Claus arrived early this year for some area residents, as a nonprofit called Santa Needs Help held a Fall Fun Pep Rally Party...
Queen of Hearts drawing builds momentum
The Queen of Hearts drawing at Stubborn German Brewing Co. in Waterloo is heating up as the jackpot stood at more than $53,985 with...
Historic church, school renovated and ready
Nearly a decade ago, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia member Alberta Spradling attended a church meeting that would impact her life for years.
She...