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Waterloo Park District gets splash pad grant
Gov. JB Pritkzer announced the recipients of grants through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Program on Friday, and one of those recipients was the Waterloo Park District.…
Read MoreWaterloo has weird wedding history
Anyone who has been inside JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill in Waterloo may have wondered about a sign on the wall advertising a “marriage parlor.” The early 20th century sign…
Read MoreRoider ruled fit for trial
Following an evaluation by clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Cuneo, Kyle Roider has been found fit to stand trial. “Based upon Dr. Cuneo’s report, the court hereby finds (Roider) fit to…
Read MoreLocals love their police
Businesses and individuals throughout Monroe County went out of their way to show gratitude for law enforcement Thursday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “We’re fortunate here in Monroe County…
Read MoreCancer warrior giving back
After receiving support from the community and various organizations when she was battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Valmeyer High School junior Jessica Hicks is looking to return the favor. She is doing…
Read MoreMixed results for local hoopsters
It was a busy weekend for local hoops teams, with most adding losses to their records. Waterloo trailed by 11 points at halftime to Highland before surging back and capturing…
Read MoreColumbia woman on ‘The Biggest Loser’
Teri Aguiar won the Miss Missouri contest when she was 26 in 1999 and currently works as a flight nurse. She also won the Miss Illinois Teen USA in 1990,…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2020
Monroe County will once again have a full plate in 2020. Elections, new state laws and their ramifications, business happenings and several high-profile court cases all look to dominate the…
Read MoreLocals oppose time change
When the Illinois General Assembly begins its legislative session Jan. 28, the House will have a bill to consider that has drawn the ire of Monroe Countians. That legislation is…
Read MoreIt’s time to be counted
Later this month, the federal government will begin what The Associated Press has called its “largest peacetime operation.” That is the 2020 Census. While it may seem unimportant, the census…
Read MoreHead-on crash south of Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 10:45 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Route 159 just north of LL Road south of Hecker with injuries and road blockage. Survival…
Read MoreWoman charged with burglary, possession of stolen vehicle
Cooperation between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Waterloo Police Department and Metro-East Auto Theft Task Force resulted in charges filed against a St. Louis woman for possession of a stolen…
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