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Brush fires keep local departments busy
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager is urging the community to “use a little common sense” before conducting outdoor burnings in the wake of several fire calls handled by his department…
VFD improves ice rescue capabilities
The Valmeyer Fire Department recently acquired ice rescue capabilities thanks to funds raised during the annual Hills and Hollows half marathon event that took place in September. Money raised at…
Dupo softball hopes to have right pieces in place
The Dupo softball squad returns a strong core group of players from last year’s squad, which finished just 9-14 overall but a promising 5-3 in the conference. The Tigers lost…
Pitching runs deep for ‘Dogs this spring
They say pitching wins championships in baseball, and Waterloo has plenty of experienced arms ready to shut down opposing offenses in 2014. In fact, the Bulldogs have 13 total seniors…
Columbia welcomes leaders of namesake submarine
The leading officer of the nuclear submarine USS Columbia (SSN-771), Commander Patrick Friedman, and his senior enlisted crewman, Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Jack Fetterly, visited one of the sub’s their…
2-vehicle accident with injuries near Rural King
Waterloo fire responding to a 2 vehicle accident in the Rural King parking lot, with reported injuries. The call came in at 3:45 p.m. Update: 2 children are being examined…
No same-sex marriage licenses until June 1
Updating an article from last week, Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch said that his office has decided not to issue same-sex marriage licenses early at the recommendation of Monroe County…
Large farm to benefit community
A 105-acre farm off JJ Road near Maeystown Road is now the property of the Monroe County U of I Extension and 4-H Education Foundation, thanks to Vera Baebler and…
Waterloo serves as temporary home to Cashdales
Driving down Kaskaskia Road in Waterloo the past few days, cars have been slowing down to get a glimpse of an uncommon sight: six black Clydesdale horses grazing out in…
Monroe County takes part in stl250 celebration
As part of the 250th anniversary of St. Louis, 250 fiberglass cakes will be displayed this year throughout the region to help celebrate the milestone. Many of the cakes are…