HSS stops cardboard recycling
Human Support Services announced last week that it will no longer accept cardboard for recycling, at least for now.
New program forms future machinists
Red Bud High School senior Gavin Christensen makes a precise cut into a machine part he is creating from a piece...
Waterloo Santa Float set to ride
The ever-popular Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all.
The...
The legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on...
City mulling future of Waterloo Commons
The Waterloo City Council is deciding whether to extend the length of a business district created as part of the relocation of...
Columbia courting cannabis?
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward during a city council committee meeting last Tuesday night.
Hard work for a hurried harvest
If 2019 illustrates any guarantees and certainties about farming, it is that there are precious few of...
Vets honored for ‘selfless service’
Pictured, from left, Waterloo VFW Commander John Ford, Waterloo Park District board member Joann Harlin and Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith...
More drama for Sunset Overlook
The liquor license of Sunset Overlook in Columbia is under review, but not by the city’s liquor commissioner, Mayor Kevin Hutchinson.
Betty’s Barber Shop turns 25
Pictured are Betty Jackson (seated) and daughter Monica Lanter of Betty’s Barber Shop, which has been in Columbia for 25 years....
Waterloo FFA wins national award
The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during...
Gibault honors its veterans
A new feature at Gibault Catholic High School honors certain alumni similar to other accomplished students.
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Sports Year in Review
The year 2018 was a banner year for Monroe County athletes, all the way through.
It began in January, when Waterloo junior Jenna Schwartz was...
Attempted murder charge in Waterloo stabbing
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A 26-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following an early Friday morning stabbing in...
DUI injury crash at Walmart
Pictured is the scene of the accident Friday.
Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Friday to the...
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning.