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Search warrant executed at Red Bud pharmacy
A federal agency executed a search warrant at Gibson’s Discount Drugs in Red Bud on Thursday, but authorities remain tight-lipped on the nature of any potential investigation. With assistance from…
Injury crash near Renault
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash Wednesday morning between Renault and Ames in southern Monroe County. Shortly after 8:20 a.m., a motorist spotted a car down a…
Schrader’s big night leads ‘Dogs past Hawks
While neither team has enjoyed much success this season, the excitement level was high for Tuesday’s cross-town rivalry hoops showdown between Waterloo and Gibault in the Hawks’ home gym. Bulldogs…
CHS, WHS girls bowling squads advance to sectional
The Waterloo and Columbia high school girls varsity bowling squads each placed high enough at their respective regionals on Saturday to advance to the sectional round. The Bulldogs placed fourth…
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…