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Monroe County celebrating Ag Week
From food to fuel, virtually all aspects of daily life are influenced by agriculture. Throughout National Ag Week, which runs from March 20-26 with March 22 being Ag Day, the…
Candidates file for election
With the filing period ending Monday, it’s official: the November general election will see two contested Monroe County races. As for the Republican and Democratic primary elections June 28, however,…
Public makes case for pool referendum
Pool proponents packed last Wednesday’s Waterloo Park District meeting, spelling out a common message: “Let the people vote.” Yet, the end of the night did not yield a clear decision…
COVID not over for landscapers
With test positivity rates and active COVID hospitalizations dropping in the region, many are eager to declare the pandemic over. Yet, many in the landscaping industry are finding the pandemic…
No injuries in school bus crash near Millstadt
Fortunately, no injuries were reported following a crash involving a school bus Monday morning near Millstadt. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department that that shortly before 7:45 a.m., deputies were…
Brush fire near Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Monday to the report of a brush fire at 6848 D Road northeast of Valmeyer. The fire was reportedly near a…
Brush fire near Burksville
The Waterloo, Red Bud and Maeystown fire departments responded to an out-of-control brush fire in the 4800 block of S Road near Burksville early Sunday evening. The page went out…
Chimney fire near Columbia
Multiple fire departments responded Saturday evening to a chimney fire at 2845 Canman Lane near Columbia. The fire call went out at 7 p.m., with flames and smoke reportedly visible…
MCSD makes weapons, drug arrests
It was a busy week for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, with four people from Missouri arrested in separate incidents. During a Monday traffic stop on Route 3 near GG…
County considers animal control costs
The finding of a recent fee study commissioned for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department may result in some changes for local municipalities and Monroe County pet owners. The Monroe County…