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Monroe County shows compassion, concern in wake of protests

The effects of a nationwide response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minnesota while in police custody has filtered down to Monroe County – albeit in much smaller…

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Domestic incident results in 4 charged with drugs

Felony drug charges have been filed against four people after police responded to a domestic disturbance near Waterloo earlier this week. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was called to a…

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Republicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney

The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…

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Motorcycle crash in Waterloo

Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded about 3 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving a motorcycle on Warren Drive just off of Route 3. Initial reports indicate the male…

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Police pursuit passes through Columbia

Columbia police monitored a vehicle pursuit that made its way through Columbia from St. Clair County early Wednesday afternoon. An Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network bulletin was issued about…

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Monroe County Fair canceled

The Monroe County Fair became the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic last Tuesday, as the fair board announced it was canceling this year’s event “with sincere regret.” This year’s…

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Lions win chamber award

The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2019 winner of its highest honor.  After going to an individual – Brad Papenberg – last year, the chamber gave its Community…

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Longtime WHS art teacher retires

While the typical fanfare may not be accompanying teachers who retired at the end of this school year, their contributions have still been felt by generations of students. None of…

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Oak Hill gets new administrator

The Monroe County Board approved a new administrator for the county-run senior care facility during Monday’s meeting at the courthouse.  Brian Koontz will take over for the retiring Kim Keckritz…

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WPD getting LPR cameras

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department.  The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…

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