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Small earthquake near Valmeyer
An earthquake was felt in Monroe County on Saturday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey measured a 2.4 earthquake just southwest of Valmeyer at 6 p.m.Reports of the quake came from…
Red Bud project gets huge grant
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and local leaders to announce Regional Site Readiness Program awards totaling $31 million to support site readiness activities…
Fire to detached garage in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 12:45 p.m. Friday to a fire to a detached garage at the corner of West Bottom Avenue and Grueninger Street near Life Community Church.…
Waterloo man dies in crash
Waterloo lost a young resident in a fiery car crash last week near Red Bud. Emergency personnel responded shortly before midnight late last Wednesday night for a vehicle that struck…
Ice rescue of dog near Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded just after 4:45 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a dog which had fallen through ice on a pond in the 6700 block of Stoneridge…
Waterloo appoints next crop of leaders
During the Waterloo City Council meeting last Tuesday night, three new job appointments were made for key city positions. Mayor Stan Darter noted a common theme of leadership as a…
Still building after 50 years
A house-building husband and wife duo were recognized last week by the City of Waterloo for 50 years of business as they’ve been contributing to developments in the city and…
Columbia eyes southern growth
A mere two weeks after adopting a new comprehensive plan, the City of Columbia has taken the first steps to accomplish its goal of southern expansion. During the Jan. 21…
Maeystown wastewater woes
The Village of Maeystown will be conducting a public hearing Monday regarding proposed improvements to the community’s wastewater treatment facility, bringing the sewage system up to code and addressing issues…
Local vets shoot for strikes
Several local veterans and other military personnel recently participated in a national tournament, joining with others involved in the U.S. Armed Forces for some friendly bowling competition. Bob Manning and…