City/County
Safety the goal of Food Sanitation Program
In an effort to keep the community protected from food-borne illnesses and educate both food service operators and consumers about safe practices, the Monroe County Health Department Food Sanitation Program…
Read MoreNWS: Monroe County hit by 2 tornadoes
The National Weather Service reports that two one-mile-long tornadoes touched down in Monroe County around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. No injuries were reported. Monroe County Emergency Management…
Read MoreSame-sex marriage law takes effect
Same-sex marriage became legal in Illinois after the law officially went into effect June 1. Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch said that while there were several calls Monday to his…
Read MoreColumbia City Clerk passes away
The Columbia City Council on Monday opened their meeting with a moment of silence for late city clerk Ron Colyer, 69, who passed away May 27 following a brief illness…
Read MoreColumbia putting its arms around history
When old timers gather, they often wax eloquently about childhood memories of where they grew up. Columbia doesn’t want those memories to pass. The city is pressing forward with a…
Read MoreRoad construction begins today on I-255 southbound
IDOT today announced that beginning May 28, road construction will start on the IL Route 3 northbound ramp onto I-255 southbound toward the Jefferson Barracks Bridge to perform pavement patching.…
Read MoreCounty supports mounds designation
The Monroe County Board on Monday approved a resolution in support of designating the grouping of some 550 Native American mounds in the region as a national historic park or…
Read MoreHudzik leaving Columbia city administrator post
Al Hudzik announced Monday he is retiring as Columbia city administrator, a position he has held for five years. Hudzik, 62, was appointed interim city administrator in December 2008, but…
Read MoreOpen house May 18 for EMS Week
In honor of Emergency Medical Services Week, Monroe County EMS will host an open house Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the ambulance garage. Ambulance and base…
Read MoreCounty looks to move forward with CEO class
Local businesspeople and community representatives had the opportunity to hear a unique presentation on a unique idea for the county’s youth last week. Kelton Davis, the regional superintendent of schools,…
Read MoreRoute 3 work kicks into gear
Motorists traveling Route 3 in Waterloo during the day last week probably encountered flaggers as workers removed the old surface in preparation for new paving efforts. It’s all part of…
Read MoreCounty honors EMS as new ambulance goes into service
The Monroe County Board signed a proclamation designating the week of May 19-25 as “Emergency Medical Services Week”during its Monday meeting, recognizing the service of those at Monroe County EMS…
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