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JB Bridge work to result in I-255 lane closures
Drivers heading into Illinois from St. Louis County will want to avoid using I-255 during weekdays, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews will have lanes closed on the Jefferson Barracks…
Jonah’s legacy felt at fair
The community and family of Jonah Matthews helped ensure the young Waterloo man’s legacy will live on by contributing to a fundraiser and presenting an award in his honor at…
Teen welder among top in U.S.
At a time when some individuals are arguing for a renewed focus on trade jobs, a Valmeyer High School graduate is showing how much can be done with those skills. …
Waterloo man is F-15 pilot
One of Waterloo’s sons is flying high with the U.S. Air Force, as Aron Aycock recently became an F-15 pilot. “I always thought it would be really cool to do,”…
Helping Strays hosting Slumber Pawty
Local political leaders, shelter volunteers and more are joining forces to benefit Helping Strays at its first-ever Slumber Pawty on Aug. 10-11. For the event, 21 individuals will be spending…
Solar farm proposed near Valmeyer
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing Tuesday night on a proposed community solar farm near Valmeyer. The hearing will focus on a petition by…
‘Another great fair’ in the books
Although it got off to a bit of a rocky start with rain cancelling Monday night’s tractor pull, the Monroe County Fair enjoyed yet another successful year. “It was just…
Tuesday crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. to a report of a silver Chevy Venture striking a tree in front of a home on Richard Street.…
I-255 lane closure Wednesday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the southbound left lane of I-255 at milepost 12.8 south of Cahokia in St. Clair County will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3…
Fire, mud and steel: demo derby night in Monroe County
The Monroe County Fair Demo Derby got off to a blazing start Friday night and continued with some heavy hitting before limping to the finish. A capacity crowd witnessed a…