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I-255 lane closures to prep for bridge project
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced lane closures on I-255 over the next several days as it prepares for a large Jefferson Barracks Bridge...
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Proposed cell tower takes a hit
If the action taken by the Monroe County Planning Commission Land Use Committee is any indication, AT&T will need to continue looking for a...
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New Prairie du Pont fire chief speaks
The first Prairie du Pont Fire Protection District meeting since the department’s former chief was ousted shed some light on why the change was...
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What to expect in 2022
As Monroe County ventures into the year 2022, the COVID pandemic casts a gray cloud over what the future may hold.
Still, there are...
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Wednesday work on I-255 ramp in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a left lane closure on the ramp from I-255 northbound to Route 3 southbound in Columbia on Wednesday...
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Friday lane closure on I-255 near Cahokia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure on northbound I-255 south of Route 157 near Cahokia on Friday, Dec. 10, from...
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County road plans discussed
The Monroe County Board met in regular session Monday, with the primary topic of conversation being roads.
Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger gave commissioners a...
Business
Cornerstone Laine goes to council
The Cornerstone Laine saga is now in the hands of the Waterloo City Council after the Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday night...
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Indoor mask mandate; vaccines required for educators and health care workers
A statewide indoor mask mandate will take effect starting Monday in Illinois due to a COVID resurgence in recent weeks. In addition, educators and...
Business
Cornerstone Laine gets shot down
Last week, a saga of long public meetings regarding a proposed women-only recovery residence culminated with the Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals voting against...
City/County
County gets good news on Oak Hill
The Monroe County Board heard continuing good news about the Oak Hill senior living facility on Monday.
Oak Hill Administrator Brian Koontz updated commissioners on...
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Less than half of locals vaccinated
A total of 54 shots were administered July 8 during a COVID vaccine clinic at the Monroe County Health Department office in Waterloo. Some of...
