Community
Peace Walk sheds light on domestic violence
Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham stood before a crowd of supporters Thursday night in Valmeyer as he recounted the story of the worst domestic violence case he ever undertook. He…
Read MoreWater/Ways set to impress in Valmeyer
The Monroe City School House Museum — owned by the Valmeyer Community Heritage Society — served as a one-room school house to the community in the early 1900s. Beginning this…
Read MoreClown sightings reported in county
A “creepy clown” craze sweeping through the country made its way into Monroe County last week, prompting the local sheriff to warn of the dangers of this type of behavior.…
Read MoreMaeystown hoping to preserve old rock bridge
At the entrance to historic Maeystown sits a rock bridge nearly a century-and-a-half old over Maeystown Creek, marking the entrance to the village. The bridge represents Maeystown’s claim to fame…
Read MoreGermans 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…
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