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Farmland tax increases explained

In past years, assessments for farmland in Illinois could only legally fluctuate by 10 percent per year.  Recently, Monroe County farmers have been seeing changes to this reflected on their…

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CCSI welders earn high marks

Every year, Career Center of Southern Illinois students have the chance to compete in the SkillsUSA competition.  This year, the welding students stood out, with all three of the top…

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History important to Huebner

Ian Huebner is a history buff and loves helping people, so creating a historical marker and revitalizing the landscaping of Immaculate Conception Church in Madonnaville seemed like the perfect fit…

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You could count on Ron

The Waterloo Post Office said “happy retirement” to three longtime rural mail carriers July 31, including a man who spent nearly 40 years on the job. Neither snow, nor rain,…

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Reliable to serve Valmeyer

The Village of Valmeyer opened bids for garbage and recycling service during its Aug. 3 meeting.  The lone bidder, Reliable Sanitation Service of Waterloo, is expected to  begin operating in…

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Waterloo man drowns at Lake of the Ozarks

A Waterloo man was identified as a missing swimmer who was found deceased at the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday. Late Sunday afternoon, Sean P. Jouglard, 21, of Waterloo,…

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The Delta dilemma

Monroe County is now seeing approximately 10-15 new coronavirus cases per day, which is substantially higher than the low figures it was compiling before the Delta variant caused concern across…

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FFA president cherished role

From the very beginning of her term as Illinois FFA president, Valmeyer High School alumna Lexi Mueller sought to make a positive impact.  COVID-19 may have thrown a wrench in…

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Mask mandate shifts school plans

Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate last week forced many school officials across the state to revise back-to-school plans, including those in Monroe County.  In a press conference on Aug. 4,…

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Injury crash near Red Bud

Emergency personnel responded about 12:35 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 159 just south of LL Road near Red Bud. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Red…

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