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Rainbow fentanyl no Halloween treat
Spreading concerns about rainbow fentanyl attracting children as Halloween approaches might well be overblown, Monroe County officials said. News outlets across the country have raised concerns about the new variant…
WHS grad specializes in naval oceanography
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Gerontes, a native of Waterloo, is part of naval oceanography, ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains freedom from the ocean floor to the stars at the Naval Oceanography…
Gibault principal search underway
Gibault Catholic High School Vice Principal and Athletic Director Jim Montgomery is expected to serve as building administrator at least through the fall semester, according to a letter from Diocese…
Big Rod’s Roadhouse coming soon
The owner of the former Washy’s Saloon at 1324 Jamie Lane in Waterloo, which closed in May, has plans to reopen there soon with some changes. Rod Washausen said his…
Helping after disaster strikes
With much of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian still left to recover from, the American Red Cross continues to face a shortage in volunteers to help both in Florida and…
School litter box rumors buried
The question of whether or not litter boxes have been set up in schools has cropped up several times over the last year, and local superintendents have responded with a…
Early and mail-in voting underway
Early voting for the 2022 general election has begun in Monroe County ahead of election day, which is Nov. 8. Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean reported that about 200 early…
The Truck Stop sets up shop
A new dining venue recently opened in Columbia, offering customers a variety of food from two food trucks with the promise of even more options and venues in the future.…
Locals join SAFE-T Act fight
Last Wednesday, Monroe County joined a group of over 50 Illinois county state’s attorneys and sheriffs to sue the state in objection to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform bill…
Saturday night structure fire in downtown Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department received assistance from nearby departments in responding to a Saturday night blaze at 517 N. Main Street in downtown Columbia. The incident was reported shortly before…