Moral injury | Ott Observations
Over the past Christmas season, I found myself reflecting on a lesser known part of the story of Jesus’ birth. Upon learning of the birth, King Herod ordered the killing…
Read MoreClosing the doors | Mark’s Remarks
I recently started a job in which I am in contact with churches, pastors and members of churches. To hear stories of progress and answers to prayer is a daily…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Jan. 26-30, 2026
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 MorePolice Blotter | 2-4-26
(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 E. Nobbe | Obituary
David Edward Nobbe, 73, of Carpentersville, died Feb. 8, 2026 in Chicago. He was born on June 5, 1952 in Red Bud. David earned a Ph.D. in psychology from SIU…
Read MoreMarianne May | Obituary
Marianne May (nee Kaestner), died surrounded by family on Feb. 3, 2026. She was 81. Marianne was born May 25, 1944, in Red Bud, to Arthur and Mabel (nee Hoffman)…
Read MoreKurt A. Steinmann | Obituary
Kurt Alan Steinmann, 60, of Millstadt, died Feb. 7, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 1, 1966, in Red Bud. Kurt grew up in…
Read MoreChimney fire near Millstadt
The Millstadt and Columbia fire departments responded about 4:30 p.m. Monday to a chimney fire reported on Fox Run Lane southeast of Columbia. The CFD was first requested by Millstadt…
Read MoreSteven A. Kruse | Obituary
Steven Arthur Kruse, 67, died Jan. 29, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, due to complications from a fall. He was born on Feb. 15, 1958. Steve was a…
Read MoreNorbert J. Fausz | Obituary
Norbert “Nip” J. Fausz, 86, of Red Bud, died Feb. 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Nip was a devoted husband of 57 years to Barb. He loved to play horseshoes…
Read MoreChimney fire in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 5:20 p.m. Sunday to a chimney fire in the 600 block of Louise Lane off Covington Drive. Waterloo Fire Chief Mike Lloyd said…
Read MoreGuilty verdict in Waterloo shooting
Following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense attorneys as well as lengthy jury deliberations, a guilty verdict has been reached in the case concerning a young man charged in…
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