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Sid sees quite a century
A longtime Columbia resident celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, looking back on his service in World War II, plenty of changes and a life surrounded by a loving family.…
Read MoreMan charged after Columbia standoff
A local man was finally taken into custody early last Wednesday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a Columbia residence as part of a several-hour standoff with police. The Monroe…
Read MoreFootball teams open with wins
It was a winning week one for all three local high school football teams, as Waterloo, Columbia and Dupo posted victories to open the season. Waterloo hosted Mt. Vernon on…
Read MoreHeated meeting over Oak Hill’s future
A busload of Oak Hill residents, dozens of current and former employees, an overflowing, standing room only crowd and over two hours of public comment were not enough to prevent…
Read MoreJuly event organizers face felonies
The organizer of “Red, White and Blue in the Loo” held July 3-4 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo was taken into custody Monday on multiple felony charges stemming…
Read MoreFatal crash near Valmeyer
A local man died in a foggy rollover crash Tuesday morning north of Valmeyer. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release Tuesday afternoon that the crash occurred…
Read MoreFiasco over 4 feet
A hardship variance was denied Monday night by the Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals for John and Caley Homrighausen, who have spent the last year seeking to be able…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall adding names
The 2025 inductees to the Waterloo High School Legacy have excelled in a variety of career fields, but all will come together Sept. 25 to be honored as a celebration…
Read MoreSolar flare in Columbia
Echoing an Aug. 4 meeting, discussion of a proposed solar project once again lasted nearly an hour on the top floor of Columbia City Hall Monday night. Members of Christ…
Read MoreTiny’s turns 50 in Columbia
Tiny’s Tavern & Grill in Columbia is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and though the structure has changed and the business has grown, it remains for many in the…
Read MoreFine dining and more at Geno’s
Downtown Waterloo’s high-end dining option saw an official change of ownership this week as Geno’s Trattoria & Chophouse hosted its grand opening. As previously reported, the location at 114 W.…
Read MoreState fair has local flair
Several locals have been making Monroe County proud up in Springfield, earning plenty of awards and displaying their ag skills and other specialties as the Illinois State Fair runs through…
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