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Waterloo city attorney to retire
Come the end of February, Dan Hayes will retire from being Waterloo’s city attorney, a role he’s held for over 14 years. Throughout his time with Waterloo, Hayes has handled…
Theft from Rural King in Waterloo
Police were put on lookout for a newer model white Chevy Malibu following a theft from Rural King on Market Street in Waterloo on Tuesday night. The incident occurred about…
Two-vehicle crash northeast of Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 4:45 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash reported in the area of 5116 Beck Road in far eastern Monroe County. Responding agencies included the Monroe…
Pandemic impacts mental health
The demand for mental health services has increased since the COVID pandemic began, with depression and anxiety making themselves known as the most prevalent concerns. The Centers for Disease Control…
Blood shortage at crisis level
The American Red Cross has declared its first ever blood crisis as it battles the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Joe Zydlo serves as Red Cross’ regional communication…
Dealing with disease, through history
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Monroe County and the entire world more than any public health crisis in the past century, outbreaks of diseases are nothing new. Here’s a…
Election season starting up
Later this year, six Monroe County offices are up for election. Voters will be tasked with deciding which candidate is most deserving of those offices. The primary elections take place…
Waterloo man dies in crash near Millstadt
A Waterloo man died in an early Monday afternoon crash on Route 158 near Millstadt. Emergency personnel responded shortly before 12:25 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash on Route 158 just…
Truck stolen in Columbia
Police are investigating the theft of a pickup truck Wednesday night in Columbia. The truck, a white 2004 Ford F250, was reportedly stolen from the 800 block of North Metter…
Valmeyer applying for highway grant
The Valmeyer Village Board met last Tuesday night to discuss improvements to a “connector road” via a joint project with the Monroe County Highway Department. The section of road connects…