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Coroner’s office duties explained
During the first of what will be regular updates from the Monroe County Coroner’s Office, deputy coroner Theresa Hitzemann gave the Monroe County Board an overview of what her department…
A century of Lou
A Waterloo local and former manager of the Sunset Motel celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday, with family members gathering to honor her character, work ethic and love for others.…
New president for park district
The Waterloo Park District Board underwent a change in leadership last week with the stepping down of its president, though discussion also touched on the recently-opened splash pad and the…
New superintendent in Dupo
A new superintendent will be overseeing the Dupo School District this coming school year as a resident of many years gives back to the community in which she’s raised her…
Columbia screams for ice cream
During the dog days of summer, the unmistakable jingle from the loudspeakers of an ice cream truck elicits excitement in youngsters and nostalgia in adults. In the City of Columbia,…
Meth trafficking arrest
A St. Louis woman is facing multiple charges following a recent drug arrest. Ashley M. Jaggie, 36, of St. Louis, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, delivery of methamphetamine and possession…
Hoagland joins Helping Strays
Monroe County’s no-kill animal shelter now has a new executive director. The Helping Strays Board of Directors announced Trisha Hoagland as its new executive director via a Facebook post on…
Millstadt Post Office name change proposed
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) last week introduced legislation renaming the U.S. Post Office located at 19 W. White Street in Millstadt after Marine Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt. Wyatt, a…
Menard staff cite unsafe conditions
Hundreds of Menard Correctional Center employees and their supporters staged a rally alongside a busy street in Chester on July 8, highlighting what they described as perilous working conditions at…
Road rage incident in Columbia
Local police dealt with a road rage incident Tuesday that started in Columbia and ended in Waterloo. Columbia police said the incident began on Route 3 at South Main Street…