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Toddler’s pool death a ‘tragic accident’

A 13-month-old child found unresponsive in a swimming pool outside of a Waterloo home Monday afternoon has died in what police described as a “heartbreaking and tragic accident.” The Monroe…

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Heat and heartache at the fair

With a scenic Sunday evening sunset, the Monroe County Fair came to a close for another year that, though successful, left plenty of folks wringing the sweat from their shirts…

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Fair serves as tribute to Emma

This year’s Monroe County Fair was marked early on with the tragic loss  of Emma Schultheis, a 14-year-old farm girl who was active in FFA and 4-H and was a…

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Rock City exploring expansion 

While recent comings and goings at the Rock City Admiral Parkway Development in Old Valmeyer have raised a few eyebrows, those involved with the operation say the action is only…

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Waterloo church welcomes new pastor

After a year and a half of thoughtful searching and discernment, the congregation of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo has officially welcomed Rev. Kyle Timmons as its…

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Words of wisdom from local author

A Columbia author recently completed his first book in some time, gathering a substantial collection of quotes from great minds through history intended to make people think. Shawn Williamson has…

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Waterloo annexes land

In addition to the approval of a 1 percent grocery tax as reported extensively last week, the Waterloo City Council annexed nearly six acres of land and approved purchases during…

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Southwest Connector study underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more about and provide input on a proposed Southwest Connector between Waterloo and Murphysboro. IDOT is presenting project information…

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Waterloo imaging center closing 

Gateway Imaging Center announced Tuesday that it will be closing its location at 509 Hamacher Street in Waterloo at the end of next month.  The center will close permanently at…

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Friess explains energy rate hike

State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) addressed increasing energy rates this summer in the region – specifically those of Ameren. Friess pointed out that starting June 1, Ameren Illinois’s supply…

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