Bulldogs host wrestling regional
While the Waterloo High School boys wrestling team tied a program record for wins this season, the bar is now being set higher for postseason glory. The Bulldogs have a…
Read MoreSchmuke scores 1,000
Pictured with Columbia High School girls basketball head coach Scott Germain is senior Sam Schmuke, who was honored prior to a recent game for surpassing 1,000 career points scored. Schmuke,…
Read MoreVJHS boys hoops state bound
The Valmeyer Junior High School boys basketball squad won a regional title Monday night to qualify for the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class S state tournament that…
Read MoreFatal shooting in Dupo
By COREY SAATHOFF and ANDREW UNVERFERTH At least one person has died in a double-shooting that took place late Monday morning in Dupo. Police said two people were shot in the…
Read MoreScammer steals gold from local resident
A Tennessee man was arrested in Columbia after allegedly stealing a six-figure sum’s worth of gold from a local woman through a scam. On Monday, Monroe County State’s Attorney…
Read MoreTuesday night crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo fire and police departments along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded just after 10:45 p.m. Tuesday for a two-vehicle crash in front of…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Jan. 21-24
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 MoreMy strange obsession | Mark’s Remarks
OK, so it may not be an obsession but since I’m considered a journalist, I thought I’d go the route of sensationalism and try to get ratings for this column.…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 1-29-25
(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 MoreDavid R. Schilling | Obituary
David Roland Schilling, 84, of Mattoon, died Dec. 23, 2024, from the effects of pulmonary fibrosis. David was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in St. Louis, to Arnold H. and…
Read MoreLinda R. Schilling | Obituary
Linda R. Schilling, 79, of Mattoon, died Jan. 1, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Linda was born on Feb. 9, 1945, to the late Rionold E.…
Read MoreRoland G. Wiegand | Obituary
Roland George Wiegand, 57, of New Athens, born Sept. 5, 1967, in Red Bud, died peacefully at his home on Feb. 2, 2025, with his family at his side. Roland…
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