Government
Scott, Wuertz running for assessor
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, they will be asked to choose a Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments in a two-candidate race. Barrie Scott Democrat Barrie…
Read MoreSheriff’s race a three-man battle
In preparation for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., this week’s issue previews candidates running for local offices. The race drawing the most attention…
Read MoreCandidates discuss the issues in public forum held at WHS
(To view a video of the entire candidates forum, click here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/53736285) Candidates running for county board, assessor and sheriff expressed their views on a variety of topics last Wednesday night…
Read MoreApplications roll in to grow medical marijuana
The state announced recently in a preliminary count that it has received more than 350 applications from those interested in growing or selling medical cannabis under the Illinois Compassionate Use…
Read MorePetition process begins for April election
The first day to pick up petition packets to file as candidates for the April 7, 2015, municipal elections was Tuesday. The first date to file petitions is Dec. 15…
Read MoreThis year’s corn harvest among best ever
By ALAN DOOLEY Following on the heels of a great wheat harvest this past spring, positive results are coming in for this year’s corn crop in Monroe County. Some are…
Read MoreNew Waterloo fire station dedication is Sept. 6
A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue is set for Saturday, Sept. 6. The dedication is set to take place at…
Read MoreChanges to deer hunting season
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller announced changes last week to the 2014-15 deer hunting season, including the removal of 20 additional counties from the late-winter season and…
Read MoreOnline voter registration now offered in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois became the 20th state to offer online voter registration as a way to get more citizens involved in the process. Illinois residents can now register to vote…
Read MoreHirsch files for county sheriff’s race
Kevin Hirsch, 56, of Fults, turned in petitions Monday at the Monroe County Clerk’s office with 970 signatures, more than enough to qualify as an independent candidate in the upcoming…
Read MoreValmeyer woman guilty of aggravated ID theft
A former home health personal nursing assistant from Valmeyer entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection to…
Read MoreValmeyer part of national exhibit in D.C.
The story of Valmeyer’s devastating 1993 flood and subsequent relocation to higher ground is being featured as part of a new exhibit currently on display in Washington, D.C. The exhibit,…
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