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Lerch continuing to serve in retirement
Kelly Lerch faced heavy emotions when retiring last week from a role that challenged her generosity, humbled her before students and taught her so much about the community, likening it…
Bost facing local competition in re-election bid
One Monroe County resident is throwing his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for election to the 12th congressional district seat up for grabs in November 2018. David…
Country concert to benefit HNS
Bob Lohman of Waterloo is excited to tap into the spirit of generosity that has emboldened this community to do so much for others. Lohman, 44, moved to Waterloo in…
Soldier reflects on military service
To Monroe County residents, he is first and foremost the founder of an organization that has used $300,000 of donated funds to help more than 200 local combat veterans. He…
Police Blotter | 5/17/2017
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Women sentenced for recent thefts
Two recent theft cases were resolved with sentences handed down last week in Monroe County Circuit Court. Amy M. Gerteisen, 39, of Millstadt, was sentenced to two years of second…
Car drives onto rock pile
The Waterloo Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS personnel responded to a car that had driven onto a rock pile near FF and Hanover roads around…
Bulldogs win regional title
The Waterloo High School girls soccer team took control of the game early and often on Friday night, winning a Class 2A regional title at home over Carbondale, 3-0. Paige…
Eagles soar to sectional title
The Columbia High School girls soccer team had experienced heartbreak each of the last three years in the sectional final. The Eagles made amends Friday night, and there were tears…
WHS boys track qualifies 7 for state
The Waterloo High School boys track team qualified seven athletes for next weekend’s state meet by virtue of impressive performances in the Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional on Thursday. The 4×400…