Harbaugh is new Red Bud mayor

During a special meeting Monday night, the Red Bud City Council unanimously elected Susan Harbaugh as acting mayor following the resignation of Tim Lowry. Lowry announced at a city council…

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Progress on tax process

Property assessments have been received, appeals have been handled and the state has issued an official multiplier. Now, Monroe County is waiting for the county clerk’s office to complete the…

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It’s county fair time

With last year’s event canceled due to COVID-19, Monroe County Fair Association President Don Schrader is proud to proclaim this year’s fair will be business as usual.  “Naturally last year…

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Schools make COVID plans

Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education announced a highly anticipated statement regarding mask usage in schools. Many found the original statement confusing, but after some clarification, it appears…

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Columbia mulls new TIF district

As one tax increment financing district ends in Columbia, another one may be beginning.  At last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey requested the…

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Red Bud mayor resigning

Red Bud Mayor Tim Lowry issued a statement at Tuesday’s city council meeting regarding his intent to resign. The matter of his resignation was listed as an agenda item. Lowry…

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