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Reopening plans proposed
As data appears to show social distancing and stay at home orders have slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus, federal and state officials are preparing to “reopen” the country…
Read MoreHealth care providers fight the good fight
For all those at essential businesses, going to work during a pandemic can be fraught with anxiety about making ends meet, staying safe and more. That may be most true…
Read MoreLaw enforcement surprises Hopkins twins
More than 70 police squad vehicles with lights and sirens drove through Waterloo on Friday. These cars, from numerous law enforcement agencies including those in Monroe County, were participating in…
Read MoreLocals get creative to stay busy
During Illinois’ stay at home order, a challenge many people face is boredom. Parents have children to occupy, not to mention themselves, as they stay home to slow the spread…
Read MoreModified stay at home order extended; Monroe County coronavirus case count at 63
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he will extend a modified version of Illinois’ stay at home order into late May. The changes include that all those ages 2 or…
Read MoreWHS student gets creative to help hospital
A Waterloo High School freshman is using his time at home during the coronavirus pandemic to keep up with his studies while also helping medical professionals. Jack Schnepel recently donated…
Read MoreCOVID-19 survivor ‘one of the lucky ones’
At the Valmeyer Music Boosters Dinner Theater on March 14, Donna Mueller fell backstage. Over the next few days, she started feeling a little sore and getting very tired. She…
Read MoreVirus milestones are ‘lonely’ and ‘isolated’
In an era of drive-by birthday parties and drive-thru visitations, it is clear the coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually all areas of life. That includes milestones from funerals to weddings.…
Read MorePandemic can worsen mental health
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has brought an untold amount of uncertainty and stress to their daily lives. This, in turn, can drastically impact individuals’ mental health, regardless of…
Read MoreWaterloo retiree is CASA volunteer
In her retirement, Waterloo resident Susan Martin strives for balance. She aims to balance contributing to her family, church and community. One way she does that last thing is by…
Read MoreDealing with domestic violence during a pandemic
The idea behind Illinois’ stay at home order is to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying in a safe place. But for victims of domestic violence, their…
Read MoreMonroe County coronavirus cases rise to 47 after nursing home outbreak; now 5 deaths
A coronavirus outbreak at a senior living facility in Columbia has led to a steady rise in cases and four more deaths for Monroe County this week. Monroe County Health…
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