Heather | Pet of the Week
Heather is a sweet girl who enjoys being on the highest point of her cat condo looking down at her surroundings of what is going on around her. She loves…
Read MoreMaxine M. Thaggard | Obituary
Maxine M. Thaggard, (nee Milam), 86, formerly of Batesville, Miss., and currently residing in Waterloo since 2012, died Feb. 5, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born March 27, 1938, in…
Read MoreCruser among IHSA officials of the year
The Illinois High School Association announced its 2024-25 Officials of the Year in 22 IHSA sports.Among those is former Waterloo High School cheerleading head coach Amber Cruser. To be considered…
Read MoreGas pump scheme involved Columbia
A federal judge in East St. Louis sentenced three men to prison last week for their involvement in a scheme to use counterfeit credit and debit cards to fill up tanks…
Read MoreWednesday night crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The southbound lanes of Route 3 were closed temporarily as…
Read MoreKeep active in winter with an eye toward spring | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve made it past Groundhog Day — again — but whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, winter can often feel…
Read MoreWednesday crash east of Dupo
Emergency personnel responded about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to a single-car crash in the area of 8330 Triple Lakes Road in rural St. Clair County. Responding agencies included the Columbia and…
Read MoreWaterloo water talk
The City of Waterloo dealt with water on multiple fronts Monday night. Faced with mounting criticism on social media about the quality of the product from its new water plant…
Read MoreOld Monroe moving forward
Perhaps the most high-profile business project in Monroe County will soon be opening its doors after plenty of prep and anticipation, as well a year’s worth of construction. Old Monroe…
Read MoreVets receive Quilts of Valor
A group of local crafters belonging to a national organization recently honored veterans with gifts of quilts stitched with respect and gratitude for the service they’ve provided to their country.…
Read More2024 county crime quiet
Law enforcement officials around Monroe County reported generally positive numbers when it comes to department activity throughout the past year, with arrests and other data from 2024 largely remaining static…
Read MoreMaeystown mulls sewer plans
Several Maeystown residents gathered at Village Hall Monday evening for a scheduled public hearing concerning the community’s wastewater treatment system and upgrades that will be necessary to bring the system…
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