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Millstadt Marine honored

While many on Monday gathered in Monroe County and elsewhere to observe Memorial Day, folks in Millstadt had something of a prelude to the holiday  Friday morning as they came…

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Waterloo OKs budget

The Waterloo City Council on May 19 approved a budget for the current fiscal year that began May 1, with unbilled projects already completed and the uncertainty of timing for…

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A place for vets’ families

Memorial Day is focused chiefly on remembering fallen veterans, those men and women who have lost their lives at home and abroad in service to their country. While the national…

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Smithton ‘Smok’n’ for good

The Smithton Fire Company is hosting its 13th annual BBQ competition fundraiser this weekend, and they’re inviting the public to come out and enjoy good food and good music all…

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Valmeyer Road plans unclear

While a bid was awarded for the second phase of a Centerville Road reconstruction project during the May 19 meeting of the Columbia City Council, the city has not yet…

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Columbia talks end of school

The May 15 meeting of the Columbia School Board featured developments in the district’s English Language Arts curriculum, various end-of-year concerns, a charming presentation from a group of Parkview Elementary…

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‘Equipment ROADeo’ in Waterloo 

he City of Waterloo kicked off National Public Works Week on May 19 with a special luncheon and an “Equipment ROADeo” to honor its public works team.  As part of…

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Counties seek superintendent replacement

Due to the retirement announcement by Kelton Davis, a vacancy will be created in the office of Regional Superintendent of Schools for Monroe and Randolph Counties effective July 1, 2025.…

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A bright option for sheep farmers

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Sunshine might help increase sheep populations in Illinois, according to an Ohio sheep producer. Camren Maierle, an American Lamb Board member, showed Illinois sheep producers photos…

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Electric price spike for some

Ameren Illinois customers will see higher prices on their electric bills in June. Ameren told Capitol News Illinois its customers can expect an 18-22 percent increase in their monthly bill,…

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