Saturday night crash on I-255
Emergency personnel responded about 7:10 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle injury crash on I-255 southbound near milepost 16 north of Dupo in St. Clair County. One vehicle came to rest…
Read MoreMillstadt Boy Scout leader arrested for child porn
Millstadt man and Boy Scout leader was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly possessing “child sexual abuse material,” according to a Jan. 28 press release from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s…
Read MoreCharles E. Miller | Obituary
Charles E. Miller, 87, of Prairie du Rocher, died Jan. 23, 2026, at R&R Country Care, Ruma. He was born to the late Charles and Snowy (nee Hyder) Miller on…
Read MoreRidin’ the storm out
Monroe County wasn’t spared by a major winter storm over the weekend that blanketed much of the country in snow, though in the aftermath it appears locals have come out…
Read MoreAssessments now available
Topping the relatively early publication date of Feb. 12, 2025, for the 2024 property tax assessment list, Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Dawn Goff and her team have this year’s…
Read MoreMCSD goes high-tech
As technological advances continue to grow by leaps and bounds, law enforcement agencies have been forced to find ways to handle an increasingly rapid influx of digital evidence. With new…
Read MoreClifftop celebrates 20 years
A local nonprofit lauded for its conservation efforts in the area recently observed its 20th anniversary, looking back at two decades of protecting and celebrating the natural beauty found in…
Read MoreBusy meeting in Columbia
A number of items were approved during the Jan. 20 Columbia City Council meeting, including another waiver of bidding requirements for ongoing efforts to repair Valmeyer Road. Last Tuesday night,…
Read MoreWaterloo extends Certop contract
The Waterloo City Council last Tuesday night voted to approve a year-long contract with its existing water system operator, among other actions. The contract with Certop, company president listed as…
Read MoreCounty board kudos for levee fix
While a report on financial impact and other aspects of the Illinois SAFE-T Act law took up a majority of last Tuesday’s Monroe County Board meeting, there were a few…
Read MoreAmerica 250 banners in Waterloo
The time has come to renew the Waterloo Banner Program. The purpose of this program, according to the City of Waterloo, is to enhance and beautify the appearance of Market…
Read MoreEarly voting starts Feb. 5
With the 2026 general primary election on March 17, Monroe County residents can opt to cast their ballots as early as Feb. 5. Folks can visit the Monroe County Courthouse…
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