Early voting begins Sept. 29

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins this Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office inside the Monroe County Courthouse.  The clerk’s office is open from…

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Roider found not guilty

Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, Kyle Roider was given life-changing news: He does not have to spend another night in jail.  Roider, a 33-year-old Waterloo native, was charged with first…

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Roider trial gets underway

As most records in the case – including search warrants, psychological exam reports and various motions – were ordered sealed, Monroe County has been left with many unanswered questions concerning…

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Early voting begins Feb. 25

Election day for the 2021 municipal election is less than two months away, but the voting process starts next Thursday when early voting begins.  Monroe County voters can cast their…

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Clerk confident in vote by mail

By now,  Monroe County voters should have received a letter from Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean with instructions on how to vote by mail ahead of the November election.  Illinois…

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Oak Hill gets new administrator

The Monroe County Board approved a new administrator for the county-run senior care facility during Monday’s meeting at the courthouse.  Brian Koontz will take over for the retiring Kim Keckritz…

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