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Paraglider injured near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded about 5:10 p.m. Thursday to a report of an injured paraglider in a wheat field west of a residence in the 7300 block of Levee Road northwest…
SUV stolen in Waterloo
Waterloo police said a gold GMC Terrain was taken by a male driver without the permission of its owner from the 200 block of Hamacher Street on Thursday. Waterloo police…
Helping Strays hires full-time vet
The new year is off to a positive start at Helping Strays of Monroe County, as operations began Monday in a new surgical suite. Performing the medical work at the…
Bryant moves to Senate
Republican Terri Bryant officially moved over to the Illinois Senate last Wednesday, taking over the seat representing the 58th Senate district that Paul Schimpf of Waterloo vacated. Bryant, who has…
Friess begins House term
Republican David Friess began his first term representing the 116th Congressional District when he was sworn in Jan. 13 in Springfield. “It is a great honor and privilege to have…
Vaccine in high demand
Monroe County hosted its first COVID vaccine clinic for members of the general public on Monday. The county also revealed the process people will use, at least at first, to…
Police officials decry criminal justice bill
The Illinois General Assembly narrowly passed a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill last Wednesday shortly before the 102nd General Assembly members were sworn in. Monroe County’s law enforcement leaders, like…
Millstadt to start streetscape project
Millstadt is gearing up to begin a small streetscape project on about two blocks of one of the town’s main roads. Mayor Michael Todd said the work covers state Route…
Waterloo honors good neighbor
The Waterloo City Council recognized a local man for helping neighbors during Monday’s meeting at City Hall. Glen Bieber was presented the Good Neighbor Award from Mayor Tom Smith for…
Monday injury crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at about 12:35 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Crestview Drive and North Metter Avenue in Columbia. Police said a white 2016…