Bost, Bailey in primary showdown
Republican voters will decide their nominee for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on March 19 between incumbent Mike Bost and challenger Darren Bailey. The 12th District encompasses mostly the…
Read MoreTribute to a visionary
A much respected attorney in the community passed away last week, leaving behind fond memories with his family and a law firm made strong in part thanks to his nearly…
Read MorePoetker set to lead MCEDC
The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation recently announced that Red Bud City Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker will soon be stepping in as the organization’s new executive director. Poetker grew up…
Read MorePrimary primer
With the 2024 primary election set to take place this coming Tuesday, Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean provided an update on early voting as well as some advice for those…
Read MoreRepublican primary for state senator
Republican voters will decide their nominee for 58th District State Senator on March 19 between incumbent Terri Bryant and challenger Wesley Kash. The 58th Senate District includes all or parts…
Read MoreDemocrats have race for U.S. Congress
Democratic voters will decide their nominee for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on March 19 between Preston G. Nelson and Brian Roberts. The 12th District encompasses mostly the southern…
Read MoreColumbia road work warming up
While a business district public hearing took up a majority of time during the March meeting of the Columbia City Council, there were other action and discussion items on the…
Read MoreSweet 100th birthday for Berry
A former Monroe County resident recently turned 100. Bonnie (Steingrubey) Berry, now a resident of Godfrey, was born March 10, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of Harry and Thelma…
Read MoreMisrepresentation | Ott Observations
As I watch the continued dysfunction of Congress, I can’t help but think back to the intent of our Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton is considered one of the Fathers of…
Read MoreDifferent directions | Mark’s Remarks
I’m sure many of you have heard about Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia and how they have decided to celebrate groups of students that have maybe been overlooked. At…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 3-6-24
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may sometimes be dropped or amended…
Read MoreBrush fire near St. Joe
The Waterloo and Red Bud fire departments responded about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday to a brush fire in the area of 5526 MM Road south of St. Joe in rural Monroe…
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