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County critical of state actions
The COVID-19 pandemic once again took up a large chunk of the Monroe County Board meeting Monday morning. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner told commissioners he was concerned…
Farming waves of green
BY JOE BIRRITTIER During this time of year, it is not an uncommon sight to see farmers in their fields working the land to provide food for the nation. The…
Tepens retire together
When Vernon and Joan Tepen first started working at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School and Gibault Catholic High School, respectively, they did not share a last name. Gibault did…
WHS turf field damaged by flooding
The turf athletic field and surrounding track at Waterloo High School may have been irreparably damaged by flooding, Superintendent Brian Charron told the Waterloo School Board at its meeting Monday…
CPD sergeant honored for MEGSI work
Columbia recognized a sergeant for his contributions among other business at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. CPD Sgt. Mike Conrad was then recognized for five years of service with…
New welcome signs for Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved new welcome signs to replace existing ones at the four main entrances to town. Cost of the four monument signs from Summit…
Assessor explains property value increase
Despite many tax rates throughout Monroe County remaining steady or dropping slightly, many residents, particularly in Waterloo, may have been surprised by some of the totals on their property tax…
‘God’s timing’ brings new pastor to Valmeyer
Steve Boorsma, the new pastor of St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer, is a man who readily admits his faults, being a Cubs fan chief among them. The…
Differing plans for St. Clair County schools
The three St. Clair County school districts nearest to Monroe County are taking differing approaches to the start of the fall semester after the St. Clair County Health Department “strongly…
New I-255 interchange in process
Work is still progressing on the planned I-255 interchange in Dupo, though there is still not an estimate on when actual construction might begin. Dupo Village Trustee Joe Basinski, who…