Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’
Former FFA teacher owns floral biz
Carrie Koester is known to many in Monroe County as the former FFA teacher at Columbia and Waterloo high schools, but she may soon develop a reputation as a purveyor…
Read MoreIndoor dining and drinking to close in metro east
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that all indoor service at bars and restaurants in the metro east will be prohibited effective Wednesday. That is the only new…
Read MoreLocal businesses receive BIG grants
Illinois announced the recipients of $46 million worth of emergency small business grants last Tuesday, with eight Monroe County businesses receiving money. The grants were through the Business Interruption Grant…
Read MorePoll workers key to upcoming election
As in the entire country, the coronavirus pandemic has forced Monroe County to adjust its Election Day plans in ways that have or may cause headaches. That includes plans for…
Read MoreNew Oak Hill director excited for opportunity
The path a self-described military brat followed to his role as administrator of Oak Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Waterloo has varied directions over time and miles. But it…
Read MoreBoys golf season tees off
The high school golf season is in full swing, with local teams taking the proper COVID-19 precautions as they hit the links. “There’s a lot of restrictions, but it is…
Read MoreJunior high baseball teams in action
Local junior high baseball teams have started their fall schedule of games as allowed through the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association. Under the SIJHSAA rules, schools that opt…
Read MoreCounty critical of state actions
The COVID-19 pandemic once again took up a large chunk of the Monroe County Board meeting Monday morning. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner told commissioners he was concerned…
Read MoreWHS turf field damaged by flooding
The turf athletic field and surrounding track at Waterloo High School may have been irreparably damaged by flooding, Superintendent Brian Charron told the Waterloo School Board at its meeting Monday…
Read MoreDiffering plans for St. Clair County schools
The three St. Clair County school districts nearest to Monroe County are taking differing approaches to the start of the fall semester after the St. Clair County Health Department “strongly…
Read MoreBelleville edges Millstadt for Mon-Clair title
In a thrilling ending to a unique Mon-Clair League season, the Belleville Rockies dethroned the defending champion Millstadt Green Machine in an epic extra-inning title game at Valmeyer on Sunday.…
Read MoreNew COVID restrictions take place Tuesday
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Sunday that the metro east region would have new restrictions put in place effective Tuesday to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The move came…
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