WJHS future discussed
Though experiencing disruptions amid heavy storms and a tornado warning, the May meeting of the Waterloo School Board carried on Monday night with a trio of presentations and the first…
Read MoreRegional superintendent retiring
In a letter filed Thursday in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse in Waterloo, Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis submitted his official notification of retirement effective June…
Read MoreCounty honors Tipton; talks safety
It seemed appropriate that National EMS Week began with a heavy emphasis on public safety during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The old courtroom pews were full during…
Read MoreWaterloo Park Board adds members
With the Waterloo Park District busy preparing the city’s recreational areas for the start of the summer season, the park board’s May meeting featured the addition of two new board…
Read MoreLocal bear sightings
Sightings of a young black bear in Waterloo were reported Sunday evening. These sightings were reported at Waterloo Country Club and then again in the 300 block of Druscilla Lane.…
Read MoreVaping chat, Snowball success for coalition
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities has recently seen some strong progress, hosting the first of several planned community forum events and earning recognition for an Operation Snowball program…
Read More$800K stolen from Columbia biz
An entry of appearance was filed May 14 in Monroe County Circuit Court on behalf of Abdulrasaq Abdulbaki, 41, of Avon, Ind., in connection with a charge of felony theft…
Read MoreWicked storms wreck Randolph County
At left, a Red Bud resident submitted a photo of large hail nearly the size of a golf ball that fell during a severe thunderstorm on Friday afternoon. While this…
Read MoreMonroe County road projects set to start
The Monroe County Highway Department announced three upcoming road projects beginning next week. The replacement of a culvert on Baum Road at the bypass just north of the Maeystown fire…
Read MoreSWIC-Red Bud expansion to break ground
Southwestern Illinois College recently announced the expansion of career technology education programming to its Red Bud campus and construction of a new 7,800 square foot facility. Construction will officially begin…
Read MoreGirls tracksters heading to state
Several local female track athletes will be showcasing their talents in the IHSA state track meet this weekend at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. For the second straight year, the…
Read MoreBaseball teams keep eyes on the prize
With regional play set to start, a couple of local teams look like contenders while others aim to shake the outward appearance of pretenders. Waterloo (21-10) found out its Class…
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