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County talks jail, budget
The final version of a plan to add square footage at the Monroe County Jail was approved at Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Plans for expanding…
Ward leaves ‘The Voice’
A local singer has made waves over the last few weeks as the community tuned in each week to watch his performances on NBC’s “The Voice.” Unfortunately, Eli Ward’s time…
Waterloo FFA takes national stage
The Waterloo FFA chapter has had much to celebrate lately, being represented beyond the state level at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis thanks to an FFA Creed Speaking…
Wiegand picked as WPD sergeant
The Waterloo Police Board of Commissioners met last Wednesday evening at City Hall to appoint a new sergeant, replacing former Sgt. Eric Zaber. Following a lengthy closed session and an…
New housing discussed in Columbia
With affordable housing at a premium in the area, the Columbia City Council spent a majority of its Monday meeting discussing a proposed condominium development near Gedern Estates between Ghent…
RP Lumber sues KB Contracting
A lawyer representing RP Lumber Co., Inc. has sued KB Development Group, LLC and its owner Michael Thomas for breach of contract and allegedly failing to pay for nearly $150,000…
Dog fight injury lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court in which Connie Hall of rural Waterloo has sued her neighbors Jennifer and Gregory Candrl for failure to restrain their…
Man injured in Waterloo shooting
One man was injured and another man faces charges following a Thursday evening shooting in Waterloo. The Waterloo Police Department responded at 7:05 p.m. to an apartment at 422 W.…
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban
In a 2-1 ruling on Friday, a federal appeals court declined to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapon ban as well as similar local ordinances, saying the rights guaranteed under…
Tuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded at 10 a.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with road blockage and minor injuries on Route 3 at J Road northwest of Red Bud. Police said a…