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Puppies named after officer who took action
A local woman brought her 7-week-old labradoodle puppies into the Waterloo Police Department on Friday afternoon, but it was more than a social call. The dogs are known as “Potter’s…
County finances in good shape
The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…
New store in historic schoolhouse
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia’s historic schoolhouse is now home to A Fresh Look! by Cynthia, a custom cabinet and countertop and resale store. The building, which opened to…
Rau-Athon raises over $1,000
A Thanksgiving tradition that started in 2012 with only about 25 people raised more than $1,000 this year for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Over 100 participants in the annual…
No marijuana in Maeystown
As expected, the Maeystown Village Board unanimously voted at its meeting last Monday night to pass an ordinance totally prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses. Treasurer Mike Fausz had previously said as…
Horse trailer fire near Fults
The Maeystown Fire Department responded shortly before 4:10 p.m. Tuesday to a horse trailer on fire at 2816 Maus Road east of Fults. The burning trailer was not near a…
I-255 lane closures Tuesday
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the northbound center and right lanes of Interstate 255 at milepost 12.4 north of Dupo in St. Clair County will be closed from 9…
Shed fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 9:30 p.m. Thursday to a fully engulfed shed fire in the 5200 block of Timber Lake Drive south of Waterloo. The small detached…
Man sentenced for abandonment of chemicals in Millstadt
A Belleville man was sentenced this week in federal court to probation and fined in connection with the illegal storage of hazardous waste in Millstadt. Lawrence D. Rutledge, 57, of…
Candidates file for 2020 election
Monroe County residents now know the candidates in the 2020 election, as Monday marked the final day Republican and Democratic candidates for local offices could file to run. The election…