Community
Ridin’ the storms out
Severe Weather Preparedness Month may have just ended, but lessons on how and when to alert the public about Mother Nature’s wrath continue to be learned through each passing storm.…
Read MoreCASA cares for kids
April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the U.S. government and numerous organizations which work toward caring for and improving the lives of young people suffering neglect…
Read MoreEclipse is a sight to behold
Many in the community have had April 8 marked on their map for some time now as much of Southern Illinois will again be able to see a total solar…
Read MoreEaster joy for kids in need
A group of women from St. Clair County are making a substantial donation to St. Louis Children’s Hospital this week, once again bringing joy to sick children as part of…
Read MoreCatalano is new U of I Extension director
The University of Illinois Extension has recently been under new management, and the new executive director is quite hopeful about the future of the office serving Madison, Monroe and St.…
Read MoreDupo project seeks RAISE
The Village of Dupo is currently encouraging members of the community to voice support for its proposed new I-255 interchange, the latest push to help the long-awaited project finally reach…
Read MoreSplash pad now has a name
Discussion at the Waterloo Park Board monthly meeting last Wednesday night revolved largely around the district’s disc golf course, various memorials at Lakeview Park and ongoing construction of the splash…
Read MoreCelebrating a ‘Great American Family’
A much-loved local family was recently honored with a statewide award recognizing their activity in the community as well as their fifth-generational family farm. The Illinois Association for Home and…
Read MoreTribute to a visionary
A much respected attorney in the community passed away last week, leaving behind fond memories with his family and a law firm made strong in part thanks to his nearly…
Read MoreSweet 100th birthday for Berry
A former Monroe County resident recently turned 100. Bonnie (Steingrubey) Berry, now a resident of Godfrey, was born March 10, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of Harry and Thelma…
Read MoreDomo arigato, Miss Roboto
A group of local Girl Scouts recently completed their first season of competitive robotics and are looking forward to further competitions down the line as they take early steps into…
Read MorePraise for Gardner’s service
A pillar of the community is soon set to receive the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, recognizing many years’ worth of work and support for a number of…
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