Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Ruling sparks school changes
With Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow having issued a temporary restraining order regarding Illinois COVID procedures in schools, districts across the state are rethinking tpolicies. Grischow issued her ruling…
Read MoreFuture road extensions take shape
The Monroe County Board took action on future roadway plans during its Monday morning meeting. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger presented two intergovernmental agreements for commissioners to sign. The first…
Read MoreCOVID-19 deaths up; cases down
While Monroe County sees the majority of COVID metrics declining – such as active cases, testing and positivity rates – deaths continue to mount. This week alone, Monroe County Health…
Read MoreTo play or not to play?
Schools make winter storm decisions Last week’s snow and freezing rain led some Monroe County students to have essentially a five-day weekend, while others were learning from the comfort of…
Read MoreFamily questions Dupo woman’s death
Upon arriving at the scene of a Dupo woman’s death, police and the coroner’s office said they did not find any evidence of foul play and declined to further investigate…
Read MoreCOVID deaths mount locally, but cases decline
As of Tuesday, Monroe County has recorded 127 COVID-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Since last Tuesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner learned of five additional…
Read MoreMonroe County joins for job fair
As “help wanted” signs are becoming a fixture in Monroe County and beyond, area economic leaders have teamed up to host an upcoming job fair with the goal of helping…
Read MoreNew cell tower site considered
AT&T seems to be hedging its bets for a new telecommunications tower near Columbia, as a proposal for a new site will be heard by the Monroe County Land Use…
Read MoreMonroe County on Ice
For one day only, the Columbia City Hall parking lot will serve as an ice skating rink. The event, aptly titled Monroe County on Ice, is being hosted by this…
Read MoreMonroe County Christian School growing
Since Monroe County Christian School first opened its doors four years ago, its student body has quadrupled in size. Leaders attribute this growth to the school’s unique approaches. As board…
Read MoreLocal COVID death surge continues
Since the beginning of 2022, Monroe County has seen 13 new COVID-19 deaths. On Tuesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported a COVID-positive male in his 60s recently…
Read MoreCrime totals closer to pre-pandemic times
While some crime reports have increased, Monroe County law enforcement agencies have not seen a call volume like prior to the COVID pandemic. Monroe County The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
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