WHS hosting country stars for benefit concert
By SADIE WYRICK In an exclusive interview with Waterloo High School students, country music singer Craig Campbell expressed his excitement to help raise money with friend Adam Wainwright for local…
Read MoreGenerosity Growing | Taste Buds
Taste Buds A new online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Generosity Growing …
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | March 3-7
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MoreFascinating | Mark’s Remarks
There’s a lot of reflecting after one retires from a job, I think. You, of course, always wonder how things could have been different. You look back on things…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3-12-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreKathleen A. Rippelmeyer | Obituary
Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer (nee Kienstra), 90, of Waterloo, died March 12, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born June 14, 1934, in St. Louis. Kathleen was a member of Ss.…
Read MoreCarl W. Gavach | Obituary
Carl W. Gavach, 90, of Columbia, born Sept. 16, 1934, in East St. Louis to the late Rudolph and Antonia Gavach, died peacefully at home March 14, 2025, in Columbia.…
Read MoreDale A. Rist | Obituary
Dale Allen Rist, 66, of Hecker, died March 16, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Aug. 1, 1958, in Red Bud. He previously worked at Lohrberg Lumber, Hecker Stag…
Read MoreConnie Hoelting | Obituary
Connie (nee Jeter) Hoelting, of Waterloo, died March 7, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Conrad and Hermie Jeter and the loving and cherished wife of Bob Hoelting. Connie…
Read MoreI-255 lane closure on Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a lane closure will be encountered on westbound I-255 in Monroe County this coming Monday, March 17, at approximately 7 a.m., weather permitting. The…
Read MoreFlurry of Friday fire calls
Local fire departments were busy responding to a variety of incidents Friday afternoon as winds began to pick up in advance of severe weather entering the region. At 1:05 p.m.,…
Read MoreSUV stolen, others entered in Waterloo
Police are investigating after one vehicle was stolen and a few others were entered early Friday morning in the Country Club Hills subdivision in Waterloo. Sometime between 2:30 and 3:30…
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