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Valmeyer semi fire under investigation
The Valmeyer police and fire departments responded about 2 a.m. Sunday to a fully engulfed semi tractor-trailer on fire near the village dump site in the 7300 block of Bluff…
Read MoreLeap Day oddities abound
For most people, this Thursday will come and go without much consequence. Some might barely look at their calendar, while others might erroneously date their documents or other work as…
Read MoreWaterloo woodworker celebrates 50 years
A local woodworker recently celebrated a major milestone for his business, marking 50 years of quality craftsmanship for Waterloo and the surrounding community. Joe Dugan has always lived in Waterloo.…
Read MoreHelp for utility bills, public works
The Waterloo City Council helped residents absorb the blow of high utility rates and narrowly voted in favor of creating a new public works position during its meeting last Tuesday…
Read MoreState of the State reviewed
Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat from Chicago, offered his sixth State of the State and budget address last Wednesday in Springfield, describing his perspective on Illinois’ progress in the areas…
Read MoreA proud purpose for plastic
As progress toward a splash pad at William Zimmer Memorial Park has steadily been made over the past few months, a Waterloo nonprofit has continued its efforts toward furnishing the…
Read MoreMonroe County startUP gets colorful
Following a successful golf tournament in the fall, this year’s Monroe County startUP class is putting together another fundraiser: a run with a colorful twist. The startUP 5K Color Run…
Read MoreCounty talks EMS, jail
Monroe County commissioners discussed the possibility of not charging a fee for “no treatment, no transport” service calls to Monroe County EMS. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board,…
Read MoreThe choice for Woods is drug-free
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities recently met for its first meeting of the year, welcoming a new executive director and setting goals for several years to come. Kacie…
Read MorePolice chiefs share common bond
With a new police chief in Waterloo stepping into his role just last month, it was recently learned that the heads of two local police departments share a long and…
Read MoreShelter from the storm
For over a decade, a local man has been striving to help sick individuals in the community recover from their illnesses through faith. Just a few months ago, he decided…
Read MoreQueen catching her breath
After a two-week back-to-back drawdown that awarded over $250,000 to two lucky recipients, the Queen of Hearts drawing in support of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo is…
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