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Many years at Coon Lake
A local club which began in the wake of World War II is celebrating the 100th birthday of one of its original members while looking back fondly on decades of…
Horn’s calling comes to a close
Friedens United Church of Christ in Hecker bid farewell to its pastor of 17 years, marking the end of his lengthy career in ministry and what will hopefully be his…
I-255 lane closures in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on northbound I-255 over Prairie Du Pont Canal just south of Route 157 in St. Clair County will require double lane closures…
Successful search for missing juveniles
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department assisted Columbia police and other local agencies with a successful search for two missing juveniles in town Saturday evening. The fire department utilized its aerial…
Burglary to vehicle in Columbia
An Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network broadcast was issued about 1:55 p.m. Friday following a burglary to motor vehicle reported in the parking lot of Carrot Patch Child Care…
Road rage incident near Waterloo
A road rage incident occurred on Route 3 north of Waterloo at about 9:30 a.m. Friday, resulting in a minor traffic crash and multiple arrests. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
Waterloo Santa Float set to ride
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of PortaLoo,…
Waterloo schools seek tall tax levy
The Waterloo School District recently announced a proposed tax levy for 2024, with a notably larger request compared to last year largely due to the rising cost of labor in…
Helpers in need
A local man and his family are eagerly awaiting his chance at an organ transplant to provide a steadier future as they continue to grapple with major health complications that…
Remlok soaring again
A barred owl which suffered an injury in a Waterloo subdivision recently took to the skies once again, having made a successful recovery at the World Bird Sanctuary. Remlok, named…