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Catalano is new U of I Extension director
The University of Illinois Extension has recently been under new management, and the new executive director is quite hopeful about the future of the office serving Madison, Monroe and St.…
Read MoreA fair deal for Schrader
Anyone who has been to the Monroe County Fair in the past 50 years has probably seen local farmer Don Schrader roaming the grounds either as a presenter or, more…
Read MoreFair makes hay in 75th year
The Monroe County Fair concluded Sunday night with a lengthy fireworks display to send off its 75th year with a bang. It was another good year for the fair, according…
Read MoreAnother change at Oak Hill
After several closed personnel discussions involving the county-owned senior living center in recent weeks, the Oak Hill agenda item at Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting only lasted about two minutes. …
Read MoreExtension has new leader
Those in the agriculture community have begun to familiarize themselves with a new face in a high-profile role. That is Amy Cope, who took over last Monday as county extension…
Read MoreJacobs retires after 42 years
A pillar of the local agricultural community has stepped down. Pam Jacobs retired Dec. 31 as county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension. Jacobs worked at the extension…
Read More4-H STEM Spooktacular
A 4-H STEM Spooktacular hosted by the University of Illinois Extension Office takes place this Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. at the Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo.…
Read MoreSchilling joins 4-H Hall of Fame
Dorothy Schilling was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Schilling, a longtime Fults resident, was given the honor Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.…
Read MoreWoodcock receives state honor
Richard Woodcock was named the 2019 Illinois Outstanding County Fair Person of the Year during County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Friday. Woodcock, who…
Read MoreMueller joins Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
Ron Mueller of Waterloo became the latest Monroe County resident to be inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame last week. Mueller was inducted during an event at the…
Read MoreMarquardts honored for 4-H involvement
Perhaps not as widely known as some Monroe County 4-H volunteers, Joe and Sharon Marquardt gave their hearts to serving as leaders in the program for many years. The Valmeyer…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair celebrating 70 years
Seventy years of history. Fifty-seven years of the Open Class Horse Show. Forty-seven years of demolition derbies. Generations of 4-H learning and development. The Monroe County Fair, which kicks off…
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