I-255 pavement patching in Columbia
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching on southbound I-255 in Monroe County from mile marker 7.6 to mile marker 5.6 and northbound I-255 from mile marker 6.0…
Read MoreStumpf fighting to farm
Monroe County has plenty of love and appreciation for its farmers, whether they’re showing livestock at the county fair, setting up a booth at a farmers market or celebrating a…
Read MoreRow wraps up as alderman
In the aftermath of the election last month, Waterloo said goodbye this week to one alderman whose held the position for eight years, having served the city in some capacity…
Read MoreFatal UTV crash south of Renault
A Ruma man died in a UTV crash late Sunday afternoon in rural Monroe County. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 4:20 p.m. Sunday to the crash location, which was about…
Read MoreFatal crash on Bluff Road early Saturday
The Waterloo and Columbia fire departments joined Monroe County EMS in responding shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a one-vehicle rollover crash with serious injuries on Bluff Road near Harres…
Read MoreGraceful Pantry a startUP success
Following a successful trade show, Monroe County startUP recognized this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a young business owner with a key interest in helping people live their best healthy…
Read MoreWaterloo City Council begins anew
The Waterloo City Council said goodbye to one outgoing alderman Monday night while welcoming a new official to its ranks. Following the approval of 2025 certificates of election as received…
Read MoreMonroe County talks transportation
Transportation was the topic du jour Monday during the Monroe County Board meeting. The meeting began with commissioners recognizing recently-retired county road commissioners George Gregson and Ed Breeding for service…
Read MorePrison sentence for child porn
A Red Bud man will be spending almost all of the next three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of child pornography. On Thursday, Michael D. Hubbard,…
Read MoreTimberwolf celebrating 10 years
Timberwolf Chalet and Cabin, the first and oldest vacation rental properties in Waterloo, are celebrating 10 years in business this month. Since opening in 2015, the homes have welcomed guests…
Read MoreCowell joins MRTD board
The City of Red Bud announced the appointment of Elizabeth Cowell as the city’s representative on the Monroe Randolph Transit District Board of Directors. Cowell joins a 10-member board from…
Read MoreEvent raises funds for HSS transport
The Columbia American Legion Auxiliary hosted a well-attended Chicken and Beer Dance on April 12, filling the hall with laughter, lively music, and community generosity. Guests enjoyed a fried chicken…
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