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Funds sought for new Millstadt library
The Millstadt Library District Board recently learned its application with the State of Illinois for a construction grant resulted in an award of more than $1.2 million. This grant is…
Waterloo Diversity Club creates a safe space
With colorful flags and attire, the Waterloo High Diversity Club walked in the school’s Homecoming parade for the first time since its 2016 inception, and they were welcomed with candy…
Teen stabbing case remains in juvenile court
Last week, a motion by the prosecution to try a juvenile charged in connection with a 2019 stabbing incident in Waterloo as an “extended jurisdiction juvenile” designation was denied. The…
Drug-free coalition talks trends
At November’s Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities meeting, the group discussed recent trends in alcohol and substance use, along with the importance of avoiding stigmatizing language when discussing such…
Trooper’s killer sentenced
An East St. Louis man charged in the fatal shooting of Illinois State Police Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo in 2019 was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to nearly 40…
A happy place for Elsa
With an electric fireplace, day bed topped with fluffy pillows and cuddly blankets, a special reading space and her very own mini fridge, local cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage has the…
Disabled vets have a place to play
After serving in the Army for many years, veteran Richard Melching Sr. found himself in a new battle – he was struggling with severe migraines and depression. He eventually discovered…
Ministry lends helping hands
Many Monroe Countians are making a big difference in the lives of Washington Park residents through a very special ministry. As its website states, Good Samaritan Ministries of the Metro…
Combine fire north of Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded shortly after 3:40 p.m. Monday to the report of a combine on fire north of Merrimac Road. The location of the fire was though to…
Field fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 1:40 p.m. Monday to a field fire in the area of 5151 Kern Road off Route 3. The field fire was as a…