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Post-Thanksgiving COVID spike arrives
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner predicted the area would see an increase in COVID-19 cases shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday. He was right. On Friday, Monroe County reported…
Injury crash on I-255 in Dupo
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on I-255 near Dupo. Illinois State Police said that shortly after 1:30 a.m., a grey 2010 Nissan…
Missouri man arrested for Monroe County burglary
A Missouri man was charged last week with residential burglary following a Nov. 19 incident south of Waterloo. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the 5500 block of…
Stolen vehicle ditched in Columbia
At about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Quality Rental & Sales, 1331 Frontage Road, Columbia, reported a vehicle was left on its lot and its driver had left the area on foot.…
Vehicle crashes into front porch of Hecker home
Emergency personnel responded about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday to a property on East Monroe Street at Sanford Street in Hecker after a vehicle crashed into the front porch of a residence.…
Santa Float returns Dec. 14-23
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing treats and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of Porta…
New variant, new cases
As of Wednesday, the Monroe County Health Department is reporting 91 active COVID-19 cases and two related hospitalizations. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said he expects cases to…
Local man moves piano
A piano belonging to Chuck Berry’s pianist is now on display at the Missouri History Museum thanks in part to a local man and his parents. The piano belonged to…
‘McFamily’ retiring with fond memories
By the end of next week, eight area McDonald’s restaurants will be under new franchisees as the Burris family retires. Ed and Jamie Burris have owned and operated the Waterloo…
Monroe County to OK budget
The Monroe County Board held its final review of the county budget for fiscal year 2022 on Monday. Overall, Monroe County’s financial position is much different beginning entering the fiscal…