City/County
Brush fires keep local departments busy
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager is urging the community to “use a little common sense” before conducting outdoor burnings in the wake of several fire calls handled by his department…
Read MoreVFD improves ice rescue capabilities
The Valmeyer Fire Department recently acquired ice rescue capabilities thanks to funds raised during the annual Hills and Hollows half marathon event that took place in September. Money raised at…
Read MoreBusy Saturday for local fire departments
Waterloo, Columbia, Red Bud, Maeystown and Valmeyer Fire Departments responded to several active field fires across Mounrow County Saturday into Sunday. Due to the dry and windy conditions Saturday, multiple…
Read MoreMaeystown, Valmeyer fire departments receive grant
The Maeystown and Valmeyer fire departments were among 193 fire departments across Illinois to receive state grant funding for equipment. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis…
Read MoreCounty preparing to honor same-sex marriages
Same-sex marriage licenses become legal in Illinois after the law goes into effect June 1, but several counties in the state have already begun issuing them — including Monroe County’s…
Read MoreCan’t vote on March 18? Vote early
Preparations are being finalized in the Monroe County Clerk’s office at the courthouse for the upcoming March 18 primary election, which will determine Republican sheriff and county commissioner nominees locally…
Read MoreCounty gets EMS update
The Monroe County Board received an update on the county ambulance service among other matters during its Monday morning meeting. Monroe County Ambulance Service Director Carla Heise confirmed delivery of…
Read MoreWFD station and Rt 3 improvement construction continues
Work proceeded Friday on the Route 3 improvement project during the recent break in the weather. Pictured right, large rock is being delivered and placed to enhance drainage under the…
Read MoreSiren test March 3 in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department will be testing the City of Columbia siren system Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. Columbia’s Department of Public Works will have a person at each…
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning issued for Monroe County
The St. Louis National Weather service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Winter Storm Warning early Saturday morning, which is in effect from 6pm Sat – 6am Mon. This…
Read MoreRoad signs to mark historic old trail
Soon, road signs marking the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail will be posted across the area as part of the ongoing effort to showcase its history and hopefully attract tourists. The first sample…
Read MoreColumbia Lakes housing plan
Local developer Joe Koppeis attended Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting to present information about a possible future building development in Columbia Lakes. In 2011, both the city council and school board heard multiple presentations and…
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