Community
Giving HOPE to Nepal
After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…
Read MoreRevamped Santa Float is ready to ride
A popular annual holiday tradition, the Waterloo Santa Float is set to venture out onto the streets of town starting this Thursday evening and continuing each night through Dec. 23,…
Read MoreTow truck driver always helped
An East Carondelet tow truck driver and Prairie du Pont volunteer firefighter passed away last Wednesday after he was struck by a truck while assisting a broken down vehicle, leaving…
Read MoreMany ways to give this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the season of giving is in full swing, and various charities and other organizations throughout the community are rushing to gather donations to make sure everyone…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float runs Dec. 14-23
The annual Waterloo Santa Float travels the streets of town Dec. 14-23, spreading holiday cheer and handing out treats to children. The float leaves at 5 p.m. each evening and…
Read MoreA young life gone too soon
A young man from Waterloo passed away following a crash over the Thanksgiving weekend, leaving his family, friends and the community to mourn a brief but brilliant life. Harrison George…
Read MoreAn early Christmas for Evy
With a serious brain surgery set to make her miss out on many holiday festivities, a young Columbia girl was recently treated to an early Christmas thanks to the efforts…
Read MoreHelping kids with divorce
Two local parents recently finished work on a children’s book with the unique goal of helping kids with divorced parents handle the major change in their family. Karen Leigh Steed…
Read MoreSouthwest Connector updates
The Four-County Highway Coalition recently announced small developments toward the Southwest Illinois Connector, marking slow but steady progress toward a project that’s been in the works for decades. Murphysboro Mayor…
Read MoreShop local for the holidays
The annual Waterloo Christmas Walk is in full swing, offering plenty of holiday cheer while also highlighting small businesses in the community. Explore Waterloo Board Member and Christmas Walk Chair…
Read MoreAnimal control policy explained
While the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved several reappointments to county positions during Monday’s regular meeting, a group of residents has been more concerned recently with one county role…
Read MoreJB Bridge westbound back open
As expected, the westbound span of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 from Monroe County into Missouri was reopened to traffic this past weekend following a closure of several months…
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