Hecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker is preparing for its 125th anniversary in 2020. Monroe County Bicentennial co-chairman Mike Kovarik was at...
Obst reflects on service
The theme of this year’s Waterloo Homecoming parade is “Agriculture: Past and Present,” and by selecting Arlin...
Songs4Soldiers blasts ahead
Pictured, fireworks fly over the stage at last year’s Songs4Soldiers concert in Columbia.
For the last...
Floraville farm offers fresh hops
Pictured, part-time farmers Chris and Lisa Mollet of Floraville show off mature cones on one of the hops plants at...
Schilling joins 4-H Hall of Fame
Pictured, from left, Illinois 4-H Foundation Executive Director Angie Barnard presents Dorothy Schilling with a medal commemorating her induction into...
Woodcock receives state honor
Pictured, Richard Woodcock receives a plaque from Gov. JB Pritzker Aug. 9 at the Illinois State Fair recognizing Woodcock as...
County to revisit wind ordinance
The Monroe County Board plans to place a moratorium on the county’s wind ordinance at its next meeting to allow for revisions.
FEMA decision looms for Prairie du Rocher
The 297-year-old village of Prairie du Rocher may soon be the recipient of some bad news because...
National park effort for Cahokia Mounds
Efforts to make the Cahokia Mounds a national park are nearing the finish line, with legislation recently...
More than a bridge in Maeystown
Being historic can be challenging.
The Maeystown Historic District, which includes much of the...
Jonah’s legacy felt at fair
Pictured, the Matthews family presents a special showmanship award to Adam Doyle last Wednesday night at the steer show in...
Teen welder among top in U.S.
Franke (second from left) recently participated in the SkillsUSA National Championships.
At a time when some individuals are...
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Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
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Train derailment in Dupo
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Over a dozen area fire departments and other emergency personnel responded shortly after...
Valmeyer school district responds to Confederate flag controversy
The Valmeyer school district responded after an image of a student displaying a half American/half Confederate flag during a sporting event Wednesday...