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CASA cares for kids
April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the U.S. government and numerous organizations which work toward caring for and improving the lives of young people suffering neglect…
Read MoreFatal barn collapse in Waterloo
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene of a partial barn collapse with fire Saturday morning off Country Club Lane at North Rogers Street near the Waterloo Country Club. One person…
Read MoreEclipse is a sight to behold
Many in the community have had April 8 marked on their map for some time now as much of Southern Illinois will again be able to see a total solar…
Read MoreGibault welcomes first president
The Diocese of Belleville recently announced a change to the administration at Gibault Catholic High School as a president will be joining the campus to work alongside the principal on…
Read MoreLet there be lights in Valmeyer?
Following the donation of a tarp which helped keep last year’s Valmeyer Midsummer Classic dry, Dennis “Boog” Pieper Field at Borsch Memorial Park could soon be receiving another much-desired amenity:…
Read MoreLittle surprise in primary
Tuesday’s primary election saw somewhat below average voter turnout, though some Monroe County residents still packed into their polling places throughout the day. In the race between Darren Bailey and…
Read MoreColumbia biz district gets OK
In contrast to two lengthy public hearings about a proposed business district in the northern part of Columbia covering several hours, the same topic was discussed and approved within minutes…
Read MoreBarrett leads Bethany
Like many Methodist churches in the United States, Bethany Church in Columbia underwent a substantial change last year as it stepped away from the United Methodist Church, welcoming a new…
Read MoreDupo project seeks RAISE
The Village of Dupo is currently encouraging members of the community to voice support for its proposed new I-255 interchange, the latest push to help the long-awaited project finally reach…
Read MoreScary storms pelt Monroe County
Multiple rounds of storms passed through Monroe County early Thursday evening, packing punches in the forms of rotational clouds, bouts of hail, strong winds and a heaping helping of rain.…
Read MoreBost, Bailey in primary showdown
Republican voters will decide their nominee for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on March 19 between incumbent Mike Bost and challenger Darren Bailey. The 12th District encompasses mostly the…
Read MoreTribute to a visionary
A much respected attorney in the community passed away last week, leaving behind fond memories with his family and a law firm made strong in part thanks to his nearly…
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