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See you at the fair
With tons of tractors, loads of livestock and a cacophony of crashes anticipated, folks will soon be gathering for the annual Monroe County Fair to enjoy everything that makes it…
Read MoreEschmann gets prison time
A young Monroe County man was sentenced Friday in Monroe County Circuit Court after agreeing to a plea agreement July 9 to charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide involving…
Read MoreStawizynski pleas in fatal crash
The driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal crash on Hanover Road last fall has entered a guilty plea on two counts of aggravated DUI (causing death and causing…
Read MoreWaterloo water test issues persist
Continuing a trend since its new water plant became operational in December, the City of Waterloo announced Friday it failed to provide required water samples within the designated timeframe as…
Read More‘Significant changes’ needed at Oak Hill
While the audit of Monroe County finances resulted in a “clean” opinion, serious concerns were raised about the accounting practices at Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center…
Read MorePickleball passion goes pro
Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years both at the national level and locally, with a number of communities in the area setting up courts that are kept busy…
Read MoreTopics du jour for Columbia
While record rains in April have long evaporated from the area, Columbia officials are still dealing with the aftermath in two different parts of the city. Columbia City Engineer Chris…
Read MorePDR school story is unique
This area of Southwestern Illinois has a long history for which its residents are very proud, with locals possessing a strong appreciation for the various historic monuments and buildings in…
Read MoreColumbia man in bank fraud case
Columbia native and contractor Gregg Crawford accepted a plea deal last Monday in federal court in connection with a charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Crawford, 65, owner of…
Read MoreColumbia counters in water war
The City of Columbia has filed a response to an April 11 complaint for declaratory judgment entered by the City of Waterloo in regards to water service rights between the two…
Read MoreMcClellan to run ROE
The search for new leadership at the Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education has concluded with the appointment of a longtime local teacher and administrator. Per Monroe County Republican Central Committee…
Read MoreWheat leaves farmers wanting
Fields around Monroe County have been busy over the past few weeks, with the recent dry spell in particular allowing local farmers to enjoy a successful wheat harvest – even…
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