Community
CASA volunteer called to serve
When Linda Lloyd moved to Columbia from New Jersey along with her husband, she wanted to find some way to occupy her time during retirement. She ended up volunteering for…
Read MoreMillstadt woman dies in foggy crash
Police continue to investigate a multi-vehicle crash south of Paderborn that resulted in the death of a Millstadt woman. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly before 5:50…
Read MoreOmicron boosters available
The Monroe County Health Department said Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine doses for the Omicron variant are now available by appointment. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreFirebird drives on, with love
A trail of classic cars snaked through Waterloo Saturday afternoon as a group of Firebird enthusiasts went to reveal a restored car to a young man who had recently lost…
Read MoreRose promoting plans for Columbia
Marla Rose will bring the same enthusiasm and knowhow she has displayed during her 16 years as assistant cheerleading coach for Columbia High School to her new role as the…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers ready to rock
Songs4Soldiers began in 2013 as a concert meant to raise funds for combat veterans in need of assistance. So far, the organization has managed to place over $900,000 into the…
Read MoreA light in the darkness
Members of the community gathered to honor loved ones lost due to drug abuse and recognize International Overdose Awareness Day last Wednesday in downtown Waterloo. The event was organized by…
Read MoreChurches to honor local first responders
A First Responders Picnic hosted by several churches in Monroe County is set to take place this coming Sunday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The picnic will feature free food,…
Read MoreClifftop gets IDNR grants
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently announced recipients of Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants for land trusts in Illinois to support stewardship on land protected by the Illinois Nature…
Read MoreMore known on woman’s death
A white wooden cross displayed just north of Mobil On The Run along Route 3 in Waterloo serves as a daily reminder of a young life taken too soon. Now…
Read MoreMonroe County fares well at state fair
A number of individuals who had presented at the recent Monroe County Fair went on to successfully represent this community at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Among them were…
Read MoreTomlinson leaves library board after 43 years
Long-time Waterloo Library Board trustee Judith Tomlinson recently stepped away following 43 years of service. Tomlinson started her career in August 1979, stepping away from her position in June of…
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