Community
History digitized at Waterloo library
For patrons of Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo, most of the post-Civil War history of Monroe County is now just a click away. The library and Newspapers.com have completed a project…
Read MoreCases hold steady, for now
With a steady total of 20-25 cases per day, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said he is hoping the county is at the top of its COVID “bell…
Read MoreChange in weather notifications
From now on, Monroe Countians will witness a change in phone alerts during particularly severe thunderstorms. As Kevin Scheibe, Monroe County Public Safety Director for 911 and Emergency Management, said…
Read MoreSteven ‘still with us,’ family says
In the years since his passing, Steven Becker’s name has appeared in many news articles and court proceedings. But there’s more to Becker’s story than the events leading up to…
Read MoreGregson receives Chamber honor
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced its 2020 Community Service Award Winner: Gordon Gregson, a man who is dedicated to serving the community inside and outside of his work. After…
Read MoreRoute 3 ramp closed Thursday in Sauget
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure of the ramp from northbound Route 3 to the Poplar Street Bridge westbound this Thursday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30…
Read MoreMonroe County reaches Delta peak?
Monroe County saw one new COVID-related death this weekend, bringing its COVID death toll to 98. The most recent death was a male in his 60s, Monroe County Health Administrator…
Read MoreFirst responders memorialized
The City of Waterloo installed three first responder statues at William Zimmer Park last week, just in time for the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “It…
Read MoreWalking to remember
Local women who have experienced loss to suicide have set out to bring awareness to Monroe County. This National Suicide Prevention Month, Monroe Countians have the chance to participate in…
Read MoreMore Cardinals plates in Illinois than Missouri
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced last week that more than 71,000 sports team series license plates have raised over $13 million since its inception for public schools statewide.…
Read MoreWe remember: Flags of Valor
Monroe Countians can now cross the river to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks and the resulting War on Terror at Art Hill’s Flags…
Read MoreNew kids book pays tribute to Africa trips
A Millstadt health care worker with a passion for travel set out on her next big adventure: to write a children’s tale of female empowerment, perseverance and the importance of…
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