More drama for Sunset Overlook
The liquor license of Sunset Overlook in Columbia is under review, but not by the city’s liquor commissioner, Mayor Kevin Hutchinson.
Betty’s Barber Shop turns 25
Betty’s Barber Shop – home of the “Sweet Betty Fade” with barbers Betty Jackson and her daughter...
Waterloo FFA wins national award
The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during...
Gibault honors its veterans
A new feature at Gibault Catholic High School honors certain alumni similar to other accomplished students.
Abbey owner provides update
Pictured is an updated rendering of planned projects at the Main Street Abbey complex in Columbia.
With...
Cannabis biz ban in Waterloo
Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town.
In...
Red Bud author pens children’s book
With Halloween over, the holiday season is in full swing and one local author has an offering...
‘For the Love of Community’ | A rivalry hoops game of caring
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An event that raised about $12,000 for the Webb family last year is back again, ...
Officials mulling cannabis
As Waterloo and Columbia take steps to decide whether they will allow adult-use recreational marijuana businesses in their towns, other local governments...
Local projects in capital plan
Lawmakers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials released details last week of work planned as part of the approximately $45 billion capital...
TEAMWork to expand nationally
Pictured, from left, are Deb Tallo, Tricia Meinhold, Zach Dailey, Jon Wehrenberg, Lynsey Weherenberg and Scott Spinner. These individuals represented...
Wedding venue zoning request tabled
A request to rezone a barn wedding venue in the 1400 block of Centerville Road in rural...
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Successful search for injured woman at Fults nature preserve
Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Prairie du Rocher Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m....
Bootsie’s temporarily closed
Pictured is a closed Bootsie's restaurant in Waterloo on Thursday morning. (Kermit Constantine photo)
Bootsie's is apparently...
Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 42-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.