Posts Tagged ‘9/11’
New Oak Hill director chosen
2022 will be a year of change in the area if the trend at Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners continues. One change within the next couple…
Read MoreWe remember: Flags of Valor
Monroe Countians can now cross the river to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks and the resulting War on Terror at Art Hill’s Flags…
Read MoreCalled to serve after 9/11
As the Twin Towers fell, the Pentagon fought flames and United Flight 93 sped into rural Pennsylvania, many across the nation sprung up in ways big and small immediately after…
Read MoreA tale of resilience: WHS grad who witnessed 9/11 attacks calls New York home
When many hear the “Big Apple,” images of the Statue of Liberty, crowded streets and subways and flashy Broadway performances come to mind. For Waterloo native and New York University…
Read MoreFausz retiring from county
In 1981, the Monroe County assessor’s office was in what Mike Fausz described as “turmoil.” The assessor at that time was under fire because he was not doing his job…
Read MoreValmeyer school district responds to Confederate flag controversy
The Valmeyer school district responded after an image of a student displaying a half American/half Confederate flag during a sporting event Wednesday night sparked a controversy on social media. On…
Read MoreDispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.…
Read MoreDeath investigation in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department has opened a death investigation after a 32-year-old man was found deceased inside his rental home in the 500 block of Kremmel Street about 10:30 p.m.…
Read MoreAuthors bring heroes together ‘Under One Flag’
The 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 is a couple of weeks away, and a local photographer has helped gather people together in a special way…
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