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Germans enjoy brief stay in Waterloo
Two years ago, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith visited Porta Westfalica, Germany, in the spirit of an ongoing partnership between sister cities. Fifteen German delegates from Porta Westfalica arrived in Waterloo…
Read MoreSs. Peter & Paul priest named in lawsuit
A Waterloo woman filed a lawsuit Tuesday in St. Clair County Court against the Diocese of Belleville after she allegedly faced 18 months of sexual abuse from a Ss. Peter…
Read MoreElection Forum Live Feed
To watch a live feed of provided by Harrisonville Telephone Company of tonight’s Meet the Candidates Election Forum hosted at Waterloo High School by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, go to…
Read MoreEsker rallies behind organ donor registration
Kidney transplants carry a success rate of about 79 percent five years after the operation. At such a high rate of success, Robert Esker of Waterloo believed the kidney he…
Read MoreColumbia hears 11 South update; appeals flood maps
Developer Joe Koppeis attended Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting and presented an update on his new medical office building to be known as 11 South. After the council approved two…
Read MoreValmeyer man advocates for solar home installation
David Barmann didn’t know what to expect when he decided in July to add a solar installation to his home in Valmeyer. “I had been looking for a reputable solar…
Read MoreCounty corn crop considered average
With an estimated two-thirds of the crop harvested in Monroe County, the 2016 corn harvest is being considered average by most. The large number of trucks seen hauling grain may…
Read MoreColumbia Chamber hears Abbey update
Gregg Crawford addressed the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting last Wednesday to provide an update on his Main Street Abbey development. Main Street Abbey is a multi-use…
Read MoreButterfly gardens blossoming locally
Gerry Dickneite grew up on a farm, learning to appreciate the outdoors and coexist with nature at an early age. “I was raised on a farm, and you always grow…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher levee issue heading in right direction
Federal, regional and local officials gathered Wednesday in Prairie du Rocher to discuss issues related to the levee protecting the village and the process underway to have it accredited. Officials…
Read MoreMany more can sign up for Code Red
Severe weather and heavy rainfalls overtook this summer in the St. Louis area, including Monroe County, which also experienced high humidity and heat. The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency attempts…
Read MoreLongtime Millstadt establishment back in business
Anyone who grew up in or spent a significant amount of time in Millstadt knows Ott’s Tavern is a staple of the town. For years, people would go there to…
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