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Republicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…
Motorcycle crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded about 3 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving a motorcycle on Warren Drive just off of Route 3. Initial reports indicate the male…
Police pursuit passes through Columbia
Columbia police monitored a vehicle pursuit that made its way through Columbia from St. Clair County early Wednesday afternoon. An Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network bulletin was issued about…
Monroe County Fair canceled
The Monroe County Fair became the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic last Tuesday, as the fair board announced it was canceling this year’s event “with sincere regret.” This year’s…
Lions win chamber award
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2019 winner of its highest honor. After going to an individual – Brad Papenberg – last year, the chamber gave its Community…
Longtime WHS art teacher retires
While the typical fanfare may not be accompanying teachers who retired at the end of this school year, their contributions have still been felt by generations of students. None of…
Oak Hill gets new administrator
The Monroe County Board approved a new administrator for the county-run senior care facility during Monday’s meeting at the courthouse. Brian Koontz will take over for the retiring Kim Keckritz…
WPD getting LPR cameras
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department. The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…
Columbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Waterloo man wins poetry contest
A Waterloo man recently won a national pandemic poetry contest organized by former National Public Radio host Garrison Keillor. Steve Loomis was selected as one of 10 winners of the…