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Truck stolen in Columbia
Police are investigating the theft of a pickup truck Wednesday night in Columbia. The truck, a white 2004 Ford F250, was reportedly stolen from the 800 block of North Metter…
Valmeyer applying for highway grant
The Valmeyer Village Board met last Tuesday night to discuss improvements to a “connector road” via a joint project with the Monroe County Highway Department. The section of road connects…
Schmidt running for state rep
Previously having run in the 2020 Republican primary for 116th district representative, Kevin Schmidt’s name will once again appear on the ballot. But this time, he hopes to represent the…
Schimpf chooses running mate
Paul Schimpf of Waterloo, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, announced Carolyn Schofield as his choice for Lieutenant Governor and running mate. “I am honored and excited to be running with…
Old Millstadt water tower restoration coming soon
After almost nine years since the organization was formed, the Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower has signed a contract for exterior painting of the old Millstadt water tower…
Monroe County reports new COVID deaths as active cases top 1,000
Monroe County’s active case count for COVID-19 topped 1,000 this week, and two new deaths were reported. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported a new death Wednesday, stating…
Nurses try hard to keep up the fight
Whether manning a hall in a long-term care facility or an intensive care unit in the largest hospital in St. Louis, local nurses in every sector of health care are…
Family seeks answers in I-255 death
A week after a St. Louis County man’s family found him dead along I-255 near Dupo, many questions remain unanswered. Kyle “Fab” Thomas, 29, had been missing for days when…
OSHA mandate debate brews
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is grabbing national headlines, but recent OSHA actions have caused concern locally as well. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said the federal…
‘Residents come first’ for Oak Hill’s top employee
Throughout his three years working at Oak Hill, certified nurse assistant Logan Jackson has always prioritized the health, safety and comfort of his residents. It is this mentality, in part,…