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Vietnam vet’s unit finally recognized
Almost 50 years after he left Vietnam, the Navy squadron of Maeystown’s Lonnie Roy is finally being recognized for its service. Roy was a member of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves, a…
Read MoreTrooper’s death hits home
“Hero. Husband. Father. Brother. Son. Friend. Teammate.” That is how the Illinois State Police described Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo, who died Friday after being shot while serving a high-risk…
Read MoreHecker turning 125
The Village of Hecker will be celebrating its quasquicentennial, or 125th anniversary, in 2020. Village officials are organizing a dinner and dance, fish fry, fireman’s muster, and parade in 2020…
Read MoreObst reflects on service
The theme of this year’s Waterloo Homecoming parade is “Agriculture: Past and Present,” and by selecting Arlin Obst as grand marshal, the town is honoring someone whose work in the…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers blasts ahead
For the last two years, the Songs4Soldiers benefit concert in Columbia has brought national acts to Monroe County. In 2017, rock legend Bret Michaels headlined the show, while country artists…
Read MoreFloraville farm offers fresh hops
Patrons of Stubborn German Brewing Company in Waterloo two weeks ago may have seen a new option: Fresh Hop English Pale Ale. That beer, which was only available until the…
Read MoreSchilling joins 4-H Hall of Fame
Dorothy Schilling was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Schilling, a longtime Fults resident, was given the honor Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.…
Read MoreWoodcock receives state honor
Richard Woodcock was named the 2019 Illinois Outstanding County Fair Person of the Year during County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Friday. Woodcock, who…
Read MoreCounty to revisit wind ordinance
The Monroe County Board plans to place a moratorium on the county’s wind ordinance at its next meeting to allow for revisions. Once the moratorium – which the commissioners discussed…
Read MoreFEMA decision looms for Prairie du Rocher
The 297-year-old village of Prairie du Rocher may soon be the recipient of some bad news because the levee that protects the town will not be re-accredited by the Federal…
Read MoreNational park effort for Cahokia Mounds
Efforts to make the Cahokia Mounds a national park are nearing the finish line, with legislation recently introduced in Congress by Illinois lawmakers. Mounds in Monroe County are included in…
Read MoreMore than a bridge in Maeystown
Being historic can be challenging. The Maeystown Historic District, which includes much of the “little town only one block big,” had a problem with its main entry point, the one-lane…
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