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Small brush fire near Fults
The Maeystown Fire Department responded at about 1 p.m. Wednesday to a small brush fire in the area of Maus Road just south of Sutterville Road in rural Monroe County.…
Farmers brace for break-even year
In a sharp departure from last year’s drought, Monroe County farmers dealt with more-than-desired rain over the past month, though other factors could have them just hoping to break even…
Splash pad still dry
Though temperatures continue to climb with the official start of summer looming, Waterloo residents hoping to beat the heat at the Waterloo Community Splash Pad will need to wait just…
CHS expansion breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony took place last week to mark the start of the first phase of a major expansion project at Columbia High School. Work over the summer will focus…
Retiring on a high note
This past school year was Melanie Ryterski’s last with the Waterloo School District, having spent 27 years helping young students fill their lives with music. A longtime music teacher at…
Exploring Uzbekistan
Two friends recently went on a trip to Uzbekistan, getting an appreciation for the country’s history and culture on their latest in a line of trips to countries around the…
Coffee Pot pours in Columbia
A mobile coffee shop with a home in Freeburg welcomed guests into its new Columbia brick-and-mortar location Saturday, providing a range of staple and seasonal drinks for folks looking to…
State FFA success for locals
Members of local high school FFA chapters are attending the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention this week in Springfield. With a 2024 theme of “United As One,” the three-day…
MCEC hosts annual meeting
Monroe County Electric Cooperative hosted its 86th annual meeting June 8 at the corporate headquarters south of Waterloo. MCEC President/CEO Alan Wattles told members that the cooperative increased its equity…
Possible gas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department assisted City of Waterloo utilities personnel in responding shortly after 9:45 a.m. Sunday to the smell of gas and with a possible gas leak at an…