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Kruep out at Oak Hill
Oak Hill is once again in a state of flux in regard to its administrator position. Monroe County State’s Attorney Ryan Webb confirmed that Shari Kruep is no longer employed…
Gibault announces leadership team
As first announced last year, Gibault Catholic High School has restructured its administrative staff personnel and titles under the guidance of the Diocese of Belleville. On Sept. 30, Gibault officially…
Burglary case a joint effort for CPD, MCSD
A joint investigation between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department resulted in the arrest Monday of a young Springfield man on several charges of burglary to motor…
Early voting now underway
Early voting for the Nov. 5 election is underway, with that option available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo, except…
Crop storage capacity concerns
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Local elevators across the state are working hard to free up as much bin space as possible before combines start rolling. With a large amount of…
Vehicles entered, one stolen in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department is investigating after multiple unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered and one was stolen early Saturday morning. The incidents occurred between midnight and 1 a.m. in the…
I-255 lane closures next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane closures will be encountered on southbound I-255 beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, through 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, weather permitting. The right lane…
Wednesday night crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage on Route 3 at Old State Route 3 near the Sydenstricker-Nobbe Partners dealership…
WHS Legacy Wall adding 5
The Waterloo High School Legacy Wall honorees for 2024 include three former students, one longtime district staff member and one who is both. This year’s honorees are Jane Maag Hagedorn…
Marcella’s many memories
For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…