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County changes Country Club Lane coverage
Relief may be just around the corner for Waterloo residents who live in a subdivision accessible only by a county-maintained road. At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Monroe County Board…
County doles out ARPA funds
The destination of about one-third of Monroe County’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds was determined during a meeting of the Monroe County Board on Friday. The board met…
Time to talk about domestic abuse
With new developments emerging day by day in the case of Gaby Petito, discussions surrounding domestic violence, which many allege played a part in Petito’s death, are ramping up. Petito…
Men nabbed for barn burglary
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a burglary to a barn in Prairie du Rocher. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were dispatched to the 5900…
Man strikes woman with truck at Walmart
A Dupo man was charged with a felony following a Wednesday night incident in the Walmart parking lot. Waterloo police said that at about 8:40 p.m. said the driver of…
Body found in river identified as man who jumped from bridge
Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill on Friday announced that the body found Monday on the Mississippi River is that of a man who jumped from the Jefferson Barracks Bridge last…
COVID-19 cases down; boosters up
As of Friday, Monroe County’s COVID-related death toll has remained at 103 for over a week. In keeping with the rest of the state, Monroe County is also seeing decreased…
Grain bin fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo and Red Bud fire departments responded shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday to a grain bin fire in the 6200 block of Route 3. Waterloo Assistant Fire Chief Mike…
Columbia commences conversation
The City of Columbia wants to hear from its citizens. An online presence has recently been established to facilitate public input regarding the city’s comprehensive plan, “Beyond the Horizon.” The…
Mertz Ford celebrates 100 years
In its 100 years of operation, Millstadt’s Mertz Ford has seen multiple generations of family ownership, allowing it to tell countless stories. Throughout this time, Millstadt has remained Mertz Ford’s…