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Wrongful death suit filed against Integrity
The family of a woman who died last July at the age of 62 has filed a lawsuit against Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, alleging neglect, negligence (survival action) and negligence…
A most excellent Monroe County Fair
The return of the Monroe County Fair saw a record-breaking year, and organizers said it would not have been possible without the entire community being involved. “The fair is how…
Monroe County has Zach’s back
After Zach Wheat was diagnosed with testicular cancer, his closest friends and family sprang into action, coming up with multiple fundraising efforts to help offset the costs of medical treatment.…
Cornerstone Laine gets shot down
Last week, a saga of long public meetings regarding a proposed women-only recovery residence culminated with the Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals voting against granting the business a special use…
Familiar face to lead ICS
David Gregson, a devout Catholic from Hecker, has found a new way to serve his parish: He will be fulfilling the role of Immaculate Conception School principal this year. “I…
COVID cases increase locally
Monroe County has seen a slight uptick in coronavirus cases of late, with the vast majority of them being unvaccinated residents. Monroe County had 61 active COVID cases as of…
Rollover crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5:15 p.m. Saturday to a rollover crash on Bluff Road at the curve near Fountain Road north of Valmeyer. Both occupants of the vehicle were…
Death investigation in Waterloo
The death of a man found by a roommate of a residence in the 300 block of West Third Street on Tuesday is under investigation, although police do not suspect…
Former Red Bud mayor indicted
Tim Lowry, who was mayor of Red Bud until his resignation earlier this month, was indicted Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in East. St. Louis. …
Motorcycle evades traffic stop
Local police attempted to pull over a black motorcycle with no plates that was driven by a White male wearing all black clothing and a backpack shortly before 2 p.m.…