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I-255 pavement patching in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on southbound I-255 in Monroe County from mile marker 7.6 to mile marker 5.6 and northbound I-255 from mile marker 6.0…
Stumpf fighting to farm
Monroe County has plenty of love and appreciation for its farmers, whether they’re showing livestock at the county fair, setting up a booth at a farmers market or celebrating a…
Row wraps up as alderman
In the aftermath of the election last month, Waterloo said goodbye this week to one alderman whose held the position for eight years, having served the city in some capacity…
Fatal UTV crash south of Renault
A Ruma man died in a UTV crash late Sunday afternoon in rural Monroe County. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 4:20 p.m. Sunday to the crash location, which was about…
Fatal crash on Bluff Road early Saturday
The Waterloo and Columbia fire departments joined Monroe County EMS in responding shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a one-vehicle rollover crash with serious injuries on Bluff Road near Harres…
Graceful Pantry a startUP success
Following a successful trade show, Monroe County startUP recognized this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a young business owner with a key interest in helping people live their best healthy…
Waterloo City Council begins anew
The Waterloo City Council said goodbye to one outgoing alderman Monday night while welcoming a new official to its ranks. Following the approval of 2025 certificates of election as received…
Monroe County talks transportation
Transportation was the topic du jour Monday during the Monroe County Board meeting. The meeting began with commissioners recognizing recently-retired county road commissioners George Gregson and Ed Breeding for service…
Prison sentence for child porn
A Red Bud man will be spending almost all of the next three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of child pornography. On Thursday, Michael D. Hubbard,…
Timberwolf celebrating 10 years
Timberwolf Chalet and Cabin, the first and oldest vacation rental properties in Waterloo, are celebrating 10 years in business this month. Since opening in 2015, the homes have welcomed guests…