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Solar 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…
Read MoreNew fiscal year; new Oak Hill
While 2026 is still a few weeks away, several new eras began in Monroe County on Dec. 1. During Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting, commissioners approved the 2026 budget. Monroe…
Read MoreColumbia projects move along
The City of Columbia is growing, and due to council action Monday night, just under half an acre was added to the city limits. A public hearing on a proposed…
Read MoreSharing the Feast with many
While many households hosted large family gatherings to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Waterloo VFW played host to an especially large get-together, serving hundreds of individuals as part of one of the…
Read MoreStellar debut for WHS esports
As local athletics have had a stellar fall season, a brand new team at Waterloo High School showed similar excellence as a handful of students made their way to a…
Read MoreSolar farm project revisited
Local development of a proposed solar farm is set to come to light again as the parties who pushed for such a project earlier this summer are renewing their efforts.…
Read MoreAsbestos found at vacant Columbia trailer park
The presence of asbestos at the site of a partially-demolished mobile home park in the 500 block of South Main Street in Columbia was confirmed Thursday. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency…
Read MoreFix found for Fults levee
Residents of the Bottoms in southern Monroe County and Prairie du Rocher can “breathe easier” with repair work now underway on a scour hole near Fults, Monroe County Public Safety…
Read MoreEagles sports soar times 4
It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…
Read MoreOak Hill takeover approved
Late Tuesday evening, the future of the Oak Hill senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo was decided – at least for the next five years. Despite a spirited effort…
Read MoreMan accused of sexually abusing minors
A St. Clair County man is facing multiple felony sex charges in Monroe County. Three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor were filed Thursday in Monroe County Circuit…
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