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VHS to honor past sports legends
The rich sports history of Valmeyer High School will be celebrated once again with the third annual VHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction…
County board approves solar power ordinance
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive solar power ordinance at their Monday session. The rule applies to both individuals with small solar arrays and companies operating large…
Valmeyer business harnessing sun’s energy
Two brothers hope to soon reap the cost-saving benefits after installing solar panels to power 20 percent of their Valmeyer business. MAR Graphics owners Rick and Scott Roever now have…
Family unites in life-renewing effort
Avery Vogt was on his way to work when he received the call. It was like any other day, he thought. “I’d like to admit you to the hospital for…
Will Uber come to Monroe County?
The community is no longer taking a backseat when it comes to providing public transportation to area residents, with Uber being its main target. Dozens of local stakeholders have banded…
Mixed reaction to governor’s address
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his annual State of the State address last Wednesday in Springfield, touching on job creation, term limits, the state budget and property tax relief. State…
Bucket trucks collide on Maeystown Road
Two J.F. Electric bucket trucks collided shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday in the area of 6239 Maeystown Road near Wartburg, resulting in one of the trucks turning onto its side.…
Police Blotter | 1/31/2018
(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…
Waterloo, Columbia among safest cities in Illinois
Monroe County continues to rate among the safest places to live in all of Illinois, as evidenced by a new list announced Monday giving high marks to both Waterloo and…
Vehicle damages Waterloo hotel
Waterloo police responded Tuesday just after 7:30 p.m. to a report that a vehicle had struck the outside of the Super 8 hotel in Waterloo. Officers on the scene determined…