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Gibault grad going local with first film
Once she had the idea for the script, she just started writing. Gibault Catholic High School alumna Melissa Thouviner has been working on producing a movie in Waterloo, and has…
Read MoreOak Hill couple donate $1M to Shriners Hospital
A local couple handed over a check in the amount of $1 million to Shriners Hospitals for Children in St. Louis during a special presentation at the Oak Hill elder…
Read MoreHemenway, Redohl crowned VHS homecoming royalty
The Valmeyer High School Homecoming dance and coronation took place Saturday night in the school gym. This year’s theme was “Radioactive Night.” Mathew Hemenway was crowned homecoming king and Morgan…
Read MoreFarmers eyeing successful soybean harvest
Although a broad spectrum of crops and farm animals are raised in Monroe County and surrounding areas, three basic crop building blocks are the foundation of the region’s dominant agricultural…
Read MoreHecker Community Center to celebrate 50 years
People from miles around know the names “Hecker Community Center” and the “Hecker Dome” as a place for dancing and fun memories, and its been that way for quite some…
Read MoreOld church finds new life as wedding venue
For years, the Salem-Baum Church on Old Baum Church Road sat empty, falling slowly into ruin. Now, however, it’s being used again as a site for wedding ceremonies. The stone…
Read MoreGibault grad lands job with blockbuster film
Rachael Gilpin knew she wanted to work in the film industry, but never imagined she’d end up being a part of the top movie at the box office. Gilpin landed…
Read MoreLifechurch offering free leaf pick-up
As a free community service, Lifechurch is offering to pick up pre-bagged leaves within Waterloo city limits on Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 free of charge. Call Waterloo City Hall…
Read MorePeace Walk highlights domestic violence awareness
Joined by public officials and members of the community, the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Peace Walk in Hecker on Thursday night.…
Read MoreColorful barge contributes to cancer fight
By ALAN DOOLEY What color are barges on the Mississippi River? Most are grey. A few are red. A few are green, and others are blue. But one is pink.…
Read MoreDrug-Free Coalition to review survey results
After being established for nearly a year, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities took time during the October meeting to revisit common goals and missions. They addressed potential police…
Read MoreWaterloo woman helps sex trafficking victims
When people hear the phrase “sex trafficking,” the St. Louis area probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. It certainly wasn’t for Waterloo resident Dedee Lhamon, who saw…
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