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Tributes flow for Waterloo teacher
Countless individuals across Monroe County continue to mourn the loss of a beloved friend, family member and teacher following the passing of Jennifer Sondag Eckenfels. Eckenfels, 36, a lifelong resident…
Read MoreMonster changes for Waterloo Homecoming
For an event which has been held for over 100 years, change is inevitable. Homecoming organizers with the Waterloo Lions Club and Metzger-Crook VFW Post 6504 announced last week the…
Read MoreVolley for Kaylee in Valmeyer
A substantial crowd covered the bleachers in the Valmeyer High School gym Monday evening, all coming out in support of one young girl who’s been battling a blood disease for…
Read MoreRoute 3 work resumes Monday in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Route 3 from I-255 to Gilmore Lake Road in Columbia will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Monday, Feb.…
Read MoreTree of Lights hits $1 million
The Waterloo Rotary Club’s annual Tree of Lights charity drive reached $1 million in total donations this past holiday season, marking a major milestone for a project that’s been going…
Read MoreRemembering a ‘ray of light’
Paden Schultz, a familiar and friendly face for many in and around Monroe County, passed away recently, leaving countless groups and individuals to consider the impact he’d had on them.…
Read MoreBushong makes a splash in Coast Guard
A Waterloo High School graduate has spent the past two years in the U.S. Coast Guard, and he’s already managed to make a splash as he’s found a place among…
Read MoreHelp sought for house fire victims
Friends of Dan, Linda and Hayley Alexander are raising funds to help the Monroe County family recover following a late night fire Feb. 1 that destroyed their home at 8282…
Read MoreGregson was a true county gem
Jeanette Gregson, a prominent figure throughout Monroe County known for her work in local journalism and countless other reasons, passed away last week at the age of 95. Gregson, born…
Read MoreSplash pad talks boil over
A contentious discussion on the long-awaited splash pad project during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Waterloo Park Board ended with the board deciding to appoint a committee for the project…
Read MorePowell retires from St. Augustine
Members of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker recently said goodbye to their parish secretary of 23 years. Joan Powell started her long-time position at St. Augustine in…
Read MoreQueen winner’s number was in the cards
For Queen of Hearts winner Sam Houston, the lucky card number he chose last Tuesday was a foregone conclusion. Houston chose card 28, revealing the Queen and winning a final…
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