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Farmers feeling optimistic about this year’s crops
There are a large number of “optimists” in action across Monroe County and adjacent areas. We’re not talking about members of the civic organization that promotes youth and community development. …
Furry friends warm hearts of Oak Hill residents
Pam Woodward, a restorative nurse and physical therapist at the Oak Hill senor care facility in Waterloo, watched as the place turned into a zoo last Wednesday. “Residents love animals…
Memorial Day message: Freedom isn’t free
While speakers and guests at Memorial Day services around the county came from each branch of the Armed Forces and fought in every war from World War II to Operation…
Area agencies helping at Cahokia nursing home fire
Area agencies including the Columbia Fire Department, Monroe County EMA, Columbia EMS, Monroe County EMS and Dupo EMS joined Cahokia, Dupo, Prairie du Pont and Camp Jackson fire departments in…
Tigers win sectional crown; Eagles clipped
The Dupo softball team survived to play another day. The Columbia Eagles weren’t as fortunate. The Tigers scored a run in the bottom f the seventh inning to edge the…
Waterloo man charged with dealing meth
A Waterloo man was arrested this week on drug charges following an investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois regional drug task force in cooperation with local…
Father, daughter charged with armed robbery
A Monroe County man and his daughter were apprehended Friday in Madison County following nearly a month on the run from an alleged armed robbery that occurred at Sunset Motel…
Memorial Day Services Around the County
Memorial Day services will be held in Waterloo, Columbia, Hecker, Valmeyer and Dupo. The Waterloo VFW and Waterloo American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day program on the Monroe County…
WHS boys track athletes make state
Coming on the heels of a conference championship, the Waterloo High School boys track team placed third in the Class 2A Carterville Sectional this past weekend. While they were just…
Prairie du Rocher levee facing financial pressures
The levee that protects Prairie du Rocher has been the focus of millions of dollars of work in recent years to ensure the community’s safety. But now, as much of…