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Columbia clears the air
There has been something in the Columbia air lately – but it’s not romance or the sweet smell of early spring flowers. With multiple Columbia residents reporting a foul odor…
Tornadoes sound alarms nearby
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…
Waterloo School Board hears about self-defense, sports
Though several action items were approved, much of Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo School Board was dedicated to presentations on behalf of district libraries, the Waterloo High School student council…
Small talk about small homes
A meeting concerning the hopeful future development of small homes in Monroe County is being hosted at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo on March 31 at 7 p.m. Folks interested in…
New principal in Valmeyer
Valmeyer Community Unit School District No. 3 announced the appointment of Nathan Perkins as its new principal, effective July 1. Perkins brings 16 years of educational experience to lead the…
Prison for fatal DUI crash
The young man who was charged in a fatal DUI crash during the 2023 Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic was sentenced last week to prison. On Nov. 7, 2025, Jayden Ethington,…
Pietlukiewicz sentencing postponed
Sentencing on Friday for Brenndan M. Pietlukiewicz, 21, of Waterloo, was postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The delay is due to defense attorney Robert Bas having a Madison County…
Record wheat yield in Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 bushels per acre, according to the USDA, surpassing the record of 87…
Real Estate Transactions | March 2-6, 2026
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Tornadoes touch down in area
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…