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Matthews suit moves along
The lawsuit filed in the 2019 death of Jonah Matthews is making its way through the St. Clair County judicial system, with a tentative jury trial date set and a…
Read MoreMonroe County COVID update
Here is the latest on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Monroe County. • The county has recorded just five new COVID cases since June 2, putting its overall case total…
Read MoreBreitwiser up to the challenge
Sam Breitwiser’s philanthropy for the American Heart Association was born out of a friendly sibling rivalry – and it soon became even more personal. “To be honest, I started out…
Read MoreHonoring those who made ultimate sacrifice
Monday marked the 50th annual celebration of Memorial Day as a federal holiday, and hundreds of Monroe County residents came out to show their support even as the pandemic again…
Read MoreSplash pad plans unveiled
The Waterloo Park Board held a special meeting May 24 to OK plans for the layout of the splash pad it plans to build at William Zimmer Memorial Park. This…
Read More2 Poots BBQ ‘all about the family’
Michael Gould had only recently found a new hobby when the pandemic hit and made pursuing it unwise. The 72-year-old retired Monsanto employee had been barbecuing all his life and…
Read MoreMillstadt Library to unveil plans
Nearly two years ago, Millstadt Library announced plans to construct a new facility to better serve its community. The library board authorized the purchase of three acres east of Millstadt…
Read MoreThe Civil War soldiers of Monroe County
Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the start of the bloodiest war in American history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at the entrance…
Read MoreMonroe County COVID update
Here is the latest on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Monroe County. • The county has recorded just 16 new COVID cases since May 19, putting its total at 4,405…
Read MoreMonroe County net worth increases
The Monroe County Board on Monday heard results from the annual audit of the county’s finances. Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson partners Shawn Williamson and Keith Slusser delivered their firm’s audit…
Read MoreCOVID receding locally
By virtually every metric, the coronavirus pandemic is at its least severe in Monroe County in roughly a year or more. The county recorded just seven more COVID-19 cases since…
Read MoreVietnam vet recounts experience
Marvin McMichael will never forget the events of Nov. 19, 1967. The Columbia resident was in the midst of his tour of duty while with the United States Army during…
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