Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Transit bill creates uncertainty
Some in Southern Illinois are accusing state legislators of taking the low road in a new bill that diverts money from the shared construction accounts to a public transit initiative…
Read MoreHawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Read MoreCamp Wartburg director bids adieu
Camp Wartburg is a beloved fixture in rural Monroe County, having served as a place for faith, fun and countless other purposes for thousands of area youth over the years.…
Read MoreColumbia bar owner in hot water
A Columbia businessman remains in Monroe County Jail following his alleged threat to kill a police officer. Charges were filed last week in Monroe County Circuit Court against Steven B.…
Read MoreDelbert delivered for Monroe County
Monroe County lost a towering figure late last week with the passing of Delbert Wittenauer, a farmer, statesman and conservationist who constantly demonstrated the best of what a rural community…
Read MoreCounty to celebrate America 250
Holiday bells will soon be ringing in Monroe County and throughout the country, but these sounds will have nothing to do with Christmas. On Jan. 1, Monroe County and its…
Read MoreSchool levy OK’d, with a catch
While audience contributions to the Waterloo School Board’s tax levy public hearing Monday night were fairly limited, the matter did see a hefty amount of discussion as the board ultimately…
Read MoreUnderage sex stings continue
The Waterloo Police Department arrested yet another suspected sexual predator Friday morning at the Moto Mart gas station and convenience store along Route 3. Austyn J. Brown, 27, of Cahokia…
Read MoreHelping hands for the holidays
With Christmas just on the horizon, folks throughout Monroe County have begun to display tremendous generosity as they help their neighbors during the season of giving. This spirit of charity…
Read MoreWaterloo school tax levy talk
Gathering for its regular meeting this coming Monday evening, the Waterloo School District will hold a public hearing regarding a tax levy that is notably greater than last year’s, with…
Read MoreSolar farm plan gets shady reception
After months of waiting and two delayed meetings, the matter of a potential solar farm just outside Waterloo finally came before Monroe County officials, garnering a largely negative response. The…
Read MoreAnother sex predator arrest in Waterloo
The ditty referred to in Marshall Tucker Band’s “Heard It in a Love Song” would likely not include sentiments conveyed in a text message conversation which led to an arrest…
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