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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…
Paint It Forward keeps memories alive
Refurbishing a family heirloom of a local in need inspired Paint It Forward, a new Farm Girl Finds initiative that gives room or furniture makeovers to those in need. The…
Ralph’s Recycling in Red Bud reimagines recycling, scrapping
One can bring aluminum cans, brass, copper, electronics or other scrapable items to Ralph’s Recycling at 3968 State Route 3 in Red Bud for instant cash. The business also hosts…
Waterloo School Board talks ESSER funding
At last week’s Waterloo School Board meeting, the board discussed pandemic-related funding and decided on next school year’s calendar. John Schmieg, the district’s curriculum coordinator, gave a presentation reviewing how…
Changing the signs in Columbia
As Columbia prepares its vision for the city for the next couple of decades, it is beginning with some in-house cleanup. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey gave an…
Waterloo sets budget schedule
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night set a schedule for the adoption of the city’s annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins May 1. Per the schedule…
Oh Sugar coming soon to Waterloo
The site of the former Yo Toppings frozen yogurt and hot dog shop in Waterloo will soon be revitalized as Oh Sugar Ice and Cream. New business owner Debbie Dunevant…
Region reaching target COVID metrics
COVID cases are continuing to decrease across the region, and Monroe County is no exception. According to Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner, things have been “quiet” as far…
Man gets prison for child porn
A Northern Illinois man was sentenced to prison last week in Monroe County Circuit Court for child pornography. Ethan H. Mayer, 30, of Aurora, was sentenced to four years in…
The ripple effects of Russia in Ukraine
With the world watching as Russia continues an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, concern for the civilians in the war-torn region are top of mind while financial implications are being felt…