General Moore marker restored
While the O’Fallon Cemetery Detectives began as a genealogical and historical society focused on St. Clair County, the group has found itself in Monroe County more often in the past…
Read MoreWhat’s next in 4 foot mess?
Following the denial of a hardship variance for John and Caley Homrighausen, questions remain about the future of their home and the neighboring farm property. As previously reported, the couple’s…
Read MoreValmeyer Road future mulled
The City of Columbia continues to play the waiting game as it tries to remedy the collapse of Valmeyer Road which resulted in a closure entering its fifth month. Since…
Read MoreFather Brian heeds the call
Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia recently welcomed a new priest, with this hopefully proving to be one of his longer parish tenures. Father Brian Barker stepped in Aug. 20 for…
Read MoreNew year, new leaders at Gibault
Though down a principal, Gibault Catholic High School began the 2025-26 academic year welcoming some new administrators, the two having their own histories as student and staff alumni. Stepping in…
Read MoreWaterloo scout leaves blessing
A soon-to-be Waterloo Eagle Scout completed his big service project just at the start of this week, providing a new way for folks in his church and community to share…
Read MoreColumbia preps for new development
While Columbia officials have spent the past several years creating a vision for the city in the coming decades, the message last Tuesday night was clear: the future is now.…
Read MoreMan charged with AI child porn
A local man faces two felonies after he was charged this week with child pornography. Eric D. Hermann, 32, of Waterloo, was charged Monday with possession of child porn (victim…
Read MoreDarren Bailey to run for governor
Darren Bailey plans to run for governor in 2026, Capitol News Illinois reported Tuesday. The former state senator and farmer from Clay County would become the highest-profile Republican to enter…
Read MoreEagles best Bulldogs in thriller
While one team obviously went home unhappy, Monroe County football fans could all agree Friday’s clash between Waterloo and Columbia was one of the most exciting rivalry contests in recent…
Read MoreTigers roar to 2-0
It was home sweet home for the Dupo High School football squad Friday night. The Tigers gave the home crowd a show in the first game on their own field…
Read MoreSoccer ‘Dogs kicking strong
The Waterloo High School boys soccer squad has kicked off its season in style, posting a 6-0-1 record following Tuesday’s conference win at Civic Memorial. On Monday, the Bulldogs tied…
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