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Park district plans for 2025
The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday for a fairly brief meeting to start the year, mainly touching on procedural items while also voicing plans for the future and…
Lawsuit in fatal motorcycle crash
Family members of a St. Louis man who died as the result of a November 2023 motorcycle crash on Bluff Road filed a lawsuit Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court.…
Missing teen located safely
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said last week that a local teen reported missing since just before Christmas has been located and is safe. The MCSD also addressed its handling…
Corn decision a win for Illinois farmers
The United States’ victory in its dispute over Mexico’s decree to ban genetically modified corn imports is good news for Illinois corn growers. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced…
Miller is the new head Hawk
Though his first week of school was actually spent at home thanks to a snowy start to the semester, Gibault Catholic High School recently welcomed a new principal with substantial…
Waterloo bids farewell to Kennedy
The City of Waterloo honored longtime collector and budget officer Shawn Kennedy during the Jan. 6 city council meeting upon her retirement after 25 years of employment. Waterloo Mayor Stan…
Nominees sought for Chamber honor
Do you know a Waterloo resident who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our community? It’s time to shine a spotlight on their incredible efforts. The Waterloo…
Earthquake in Monroe County
According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake registering 2.3 on the Richter Scale occurred just east of Harrisonville near the intersection of B and Harris roads on Jan.…
Responsible use of fire
By KEVIN ROHLING U of I Extension Why do we use prescribed fire in natural areas? The main reason is that overall biodiversity is typically greater in natural areas maintained…
Friess, Bryant begin new terms
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) took their respective oaths of office last Wednesday at the inauguration ceremony of the 104th General Assembly in…