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Monroe County reports new COVID death, at warning level again
With word spreading Monday afternoon of possible new restrictions being imposed due to rising coronavirus cases, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office assured that current mitigation efforts imposed last week in the…
Thursday crash east of Waterloo
A two-vehicle crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. Thursday on Route 156 at J Road east of Waterloo. Police said a 1999 Chevrolet Impala driven by Janet Goetz, 68, of Waterloo,…
Vehicles stolen, entered in Columbia
The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force is assisting Columbia police in the investigation of two vehicles stolen early Thursday morning and several others entered. Shortly before 2 a.m., a…
Dollar General coming to Valmeyer
In a rare turn of events, Valmeyer will soon welcome a new chain business because Dollar General plans to open a location in the village. “We are finalizing our due…
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…