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Waterloo schools seek tall tax levy
The Waterloo School District recently announced a proposed tax levy for 2024, with a notably larger request compared to last year largely due to the rising cost of labor in…
Read MoreHelpers in need
A local man and his family are eagerly awaiting his chance at an organ transplant to provide a steadier future as they continue to grapple with major health complications that…
Read MoreRemlok soaring again
A barred owl which suffered an injury in a Waterloo subdivision recently took to the skies once again, having made a successful recovery at the World Bird Sanctuary. Remlok, named…
Read MoreCounty approves budget
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein wished all in attendance of Monday’ meeting of the Monroe County Board a “Happy Fiscal New Year.” After months of discussions, the county budget for…
Read MoreThe season of giving
Families throughout Monroe County will soon enjoy the staples of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie to Christmas presents nestled under the tree. However, many in the…
Read MoreRising estimate for CHS renovations
A lengthy meeting of the Columbia School Board last Thursday primarily featured discussion on unfortunate developments regarding the budget for the high school’s renovations, with further discussion concerning video scoreboards…
Read MoreOak Hill ouster explained
While no details had been divulged to this point about the departure of Shari Kruep as administrator of the county-owned Oak Hill senior living center in Waterloo, correspondence obtained through…
Read MorePrison time in rape case
Several months after being found guilty of three counts of sexual assault by force, Travis Turner of Waterloo was sentenced Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court following the denial of…
Read MoreFatal fire near Columbia
An old red caboose that served as a residence caught fire early Saturday afternoon just north of Columbia in rural St. Clair County and resulted in the death of a…
Read MoreBook ban talk for school board
Though Monday’s monthly meeting of the Waterloo School Board featured an uplifting presentation on the district’s kindergarten class and a short list of agenda items, the evening took a turn…
Read MoreHigh marks for local schools
Local school districts can once again take pride in their growth over the past year as the Illinois Report Card indicates strong performance amid the continued, steady return to pre-pandemic…
Read MoreCandidates file for April election
With local elections coming in April, Monday was the deadline for candidates to submit their filings. There appear to be only a few contested races throughout the county. In Waterloo,…
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