Linda M. Howell | Obituary
Linda M. Howell, 60, of Waterloo, died Nov. 5, 2024, in Belleville. She was born Sept.2, 1964, in Belleville. Linda was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church –…
Read MoreThe results are in…
Despite only one contested local race, voter turnout in Tuesday’s election was very high in Monroe County. Unofficial final numbers indicate over 81 percent of registered voters in the county…
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A former sheriff of Monroe County was recently treated to a trip to Washington D.C. – after a lengthy wait – as he joined the latest Greater St. Louis Honor…
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Plenty of drivers look back fondly on their old vehicles, appreciating either the memories attached to them or the style that comes with a classic car. One Waterloo man recently…
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A local artist and author recently published her first graphic novel, marking a strong start for a 15-year-old creative. Ella Valentine of Valmeyer, along with her father Tim, spoke about…
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A Missouri man was charged last week following several sidewalk chalk messages written and other alleged actions taken in response to a child custody case at the Monroe County Courthouse.…
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A new business in downtown Waterloo has been active for several months now, offering a variety of methods for folks to improve their mental, physical and spiritual wellness. Jake and…
Read MoreBudget time for Monroe County
With the end of Monroe County’s fiscal year nearing, the county budget was the main focus of both a special meeting of the Monroe County Board on Oct. 28 and…
Read MoreColumbia receives clean audit
The City of Columbia is heading in the right direction financially, according to Jim Schmersahl of accounting firm Schmersahl Treloar & Co. Schmersahl provided an audit report during Monday’s Columbia…
Read MoreWaterloo awards grant checks
Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council featured two grant check presentations and the approval of another grant to a local business. After recognizing young Ryan Hoffmann as “Mayor for…
Read MoreCHS soccer making return trip to state
A Columbia High School boys soccer squad that entered the 2024 season with high expectations following a third place state showing last year is making a return trip north with…
Read MoreWaterloo powers ahead in playoffs
tball match, the host Waterloo Bulldogs came up with some late magic to survive and advance Saturday afternoon against a tough Taylorville squad. The Waterloo fans were amped up at…
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