Judith D. Simek | Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Diane Simek, our cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us peacefully on Oct. 4, 2024, at the…
Read MoreJohn R. Fleming | Obituary
John Robert Fleming, 83, of Hendersonville, Tenn., formerly of Chester, died Oct. 5, 2024, at Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center, Hendersonville, Tenn. He was born to the late Jesse and…
Read MoreShed fire south of Hecker
The Hecker and Red Bud fire departments responded about 12:10 a.m. Sunday to a detached shed on fire in the 5000 block of M Road near Beck Road southeast of…
Read MoreLeon M. Olszewski | Obituary
Leon “Lee” M. Olszewski, formerly of East St. Louis, died at his Jack’s Fork River, Mo., home on July 5, 2024. Lee, born July 21, 1935 in East St.…
Read MoreGas leak at Waterloo church
The Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 5:15 p.m. Saturday to a gas leak reported at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 522 S. Church Street. A…
Read MoreSaturday crash north of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 1:20 p.m. Saturday to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Hanover Road north of Waterloo. A 2006 Ford Windstar driven by Bruce C. Schuchardt, 69,…
Read MoreVan A. Misplais | Obituary
Van A. Misplais, 70, of Columbia, died October 4, 2024, in Columbia. He was born November 27, 1953, in Red Bud. He is retired from Dupo Quarry and was an…
Read MoreJoseph F. Van de Riet | Obituary
Joseph F. Van de Riet, 83, of Waterloo, died October 3, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 3, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL. He was past president…
Read MoreBreast density and why it matters | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women will begin to see important new information about their breast health on their…
Read MoreLocal golfers on to sectional round
Three local boys teams and three girls golfers will compete in the upcoming sectional round following successful regional performances this week. At the IHSA Class 2A Waterloo Regional played Wednesday…
Read MoreEdward E. Janson | Obituary
Edward E. Janson, 84, of Columbia, born Aug. 6, 1940, in Belleville, died Oct. 1, 2024. Ed was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was…
Read MoreWednesday rollover crash south of Waterloo
The Waterloo police and fire departments along with Monroe County EMS and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash with a rollover shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday…
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