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Theft, prostitution charges in Monroe County
A St. Louis woman was charged with multiple felonies in Monroe County following an investigation into an early September incident. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said Tyria J. Robinson, 24,…
I-255 road work continues in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that lane restrictions will be encountered, weather permitting, on northbound I-255 from mile marker 16 near Route 15 to mile marker 17.6 in…
Vet turns 100 on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Saturday, and much of Monroe County will be recognizing the achievements and history of American veterans in one way or another. One local veteran will be…
WHS principal departs
It was recently announced that Waterloo High School Principal Lori Costello will be stepping away from the school as she takes over the role of regional superintendent of schools for…
County talks jail, budget
The final version of a plan to add square footage at the Monroe County Jail was approved at Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. Plans for expanding…
Ward leaves ‘The Voice’
A local singer has made waves over the last few weeks as the community tuned in each week to watch his performances on NBC’s “The Voice.” Unfortunately, Eli Ward’s time…
Waterloo FFA takes national stage
The Waterloo FFA chapter has had much to celebrate lately, being represented beyond the state level at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis thanks to an FFA Creed Speaking…
Wiegand picked as WPD sergeant
The Waterloo Police Board of Commissioners met last Wednesday evening at City Hall to appoint a new sergeant, replacing former Sgt. Eric Zaber. Following a lengthy closed session and an…
New housing discussed in Columbia
With affordable housing at a premium in the area, the Columbia City Council spent a majority of its Monday meeting discussing a proposed condominium development near Gedern Estates between Ghent…
RP Lumber sues KB Contracting
A lawyer representing RP Lumber Co., Inc. has sued KB Development Group, LLC and its owner Michael Thomas for breach of contract and allegedly failing to pay for nearly $150,000…