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Knobloch joins county board
A familiar face has returned to Monroe County government. During its meeting last Wednesday night, the Monroe County Republican Central Committee recommended to Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore that…
COVID-19 survivor ‘one of the lucky ones’
At the Valmeyer Music Boosters Dinner Theater on March 14, Donna Mueller fell backstage. Over the next few days, she started feeling a little sore and getting very tired. She…
Virus milestones are ‘lonely’ and ‘isolated’
In an era of drive-by birthday parties and drive-thru visitations, it is clear the coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually all areas of life. That includes milestones from funerals to weddings.…
Pandemic can worsen mental health
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has brought an untold amount of uncertainty and stress to their daily lives. This, in turn, can drastically impact individuals’ mental health, regardless of…
Waterloo retiree is CASA volunteer
In her retirement, Waterloo resident Susan Martin strives for balance. She aims to balance contributing to her family, church and community. One way she does that last thing is by…
Dealing with domestic violence during a pandemic
The idea behind Illinois’ stay at home order is to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying in a safe place. But for victims of domestic violence, their…
Dog bites Amazon driver
Columbia EMS and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded shortly before 9 a.m. Monday to 29 Lake Court north of New Hanover after an Amazon driver was reportedly bitten in…
Monroe County coronavirus cases rise to 47 after nursing home outbreak; now 5 deaths
A coronavirus outbreak at a senior living facility in Columbia has led to a steady rise in cases and four more deaths for Monroe County this week. Monroe County Health…
Thursday fire call south of Waterloo
Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS personnel responded Thursday shortly before 2 p.m. to a call for a kitchen fire at a residence on Red Oak Drive south of…
Schools adapt to remote learning
Gov. JB Pritzker announced March 27 that all schools in the state, which have been closed since March 17, will start using remote learning days. That change forced school officials,…