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Another death at Oak Hill; COVID cases at WHS
Monroe County has had 876 total coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with several new cases being reported daily as of late. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported…
State’s attorney declines to prosecute Washy’s citation
Monroe County State’s Attorney Chris Hitzemann filed a “motion for nolle prosequi” Thursday, declining to prosecute a citation issued by Illinois State Police to Washy’s Saloon in Waterloo last month…
Gas line struck in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 1:15 p.m. Thursday to a report of a gas line struck in the 400 block of Stiening Street. The initial report indicated a homeowner…
Fire call in Millstadt
The Millstadt and Columbia fire departments responded about 10:45 a.m. Thursday to a reported structure fire in the 3300 block of Terrace View Court in Millstadt. Emergency dispatch advised a…
Multiple brush fires despite Red Flag Warning
Despite a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service that prohibits outdoor burning due to high winds and dry conditions, area fire departments responded to multiple calls of…
Red Flag Warning issued Wednesday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monroe County and surrounding areas in effect from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday. This is due to high winds and low…
Columbia man charged with stalking, perjury
A Columbia man was charged this week in Monroe County Circuit Court with multiple felonies stemming from actions involving a female victim. Oliver Romero, 42, who resides on Forest View…
Trick-or-treating is a go this Halloween
Halloween may look a little different this year for some as they look to take safety precautions amid the pandemic, but area municipalities are leaving that up to residents. …
Locals help bring movie to big screen
A new movie called “Interviewing Monsters and Bigfoot” was released on all major streaming services last week, and several Monroe County residents had a hand in making it. “It’s funny…
Pandemic pause for civic clubs
As businesses and individuals have coped with financial hardship from the coronavirus pandemic, the same is true for community organizations. “Basically, we’re at a standstill,” Waterloo Optimist Club Treasurer Quinn…