Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Severe storm leaves damage behind
A strong storm rolled through Monroe County and surrounding areas early Wednesday evening, leaving evidence of its power behind. A brief tornado warning was issued shortly before 5:30 p.m., and…
Read MoreCOVID cases rise in Monroe County
The coronavirus continued its recent spread in Monroe County, with 32 new cases reported over the past week. There are 66 cases active in the county, while the death toll…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Route 156 at L Road just west of Hecker. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Read MorePole barn near Hecker destroyed by fire
The Hecker, Red Bud and New Athens fire departments responded shortly before 6:50 p.m. Wednesday to a fully engulfed large pole barn fire at 5177 Beck Road east of Hecker.…
Read MoreTeacher sues after Facebook fiasco
A Columbia Middle School teacher filed suit in Monroe County court earlier this month after a false Facebook post that attributed racist comments to her circulated online. Elizabeth Kanyuck is…
Read MoreSix new coronavirus cases reported in Monroe County
Monroe County reported six new COVID-19 cases between Monday and Tuesday, bringing the overall total to 115. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said two of the new cases…
Read MoreWaterloo Speaks out against racism
A week after a similar gathering in Columbia, Waterloo is the latest in a growing list of cities that have seen a protest against racism and police brutality in the…
Read MoreChurches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious services. The U.S Supreme Court decided…
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreMonroe County shows compassion, concern in wake of protests
The effects of a nationwide response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minnesota while in police custody has filtered down to Monroe County – albeit in much smaller…
Read MoreRepublicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…
Read MoreCrash involving motorcycle on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 11:45 a.m. Sunday to a crash involving a motorcycle on Bluff Road at Hanover Road between Columbia and Waterloo. Monroe County EMS was requested to…
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