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Youth baseball, softball seasons canceled
With uncertainty about the future of mass gatherings and close contact associated with athletics due to COVID-19, youth T-ball, baseball and softball seasons have been canceled throughout the area this…
Read MoreHouse fire near Maeystown
The Maeystown, Waterloo and Valmeyer fire departments battled a residential structure fire shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday at 4452 Maeystown Road. All occupants of the remodeled late 1800s former Posten…
Read MoreHealthy housing market in Monroe County
A new study from SmartAsset.com ranks the healthiest housing markets in Illinois, with both Columbia and Waterloo at or near the top of the list. To assess market health, the…
Read MoreFarmers feeling coronavirus effects
Like any other business, the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic have affected the farming industry nationwide, including in Monroe County. According to the most recent data from the American…
Read MoreStructure fire near Monroe City
Multiple departments responded about 1 p.m. Thursday to a residential structure fire at 2155 KK Road near Baum Road between Valmeyer and Maeystown. Heavy smoke was seen billowing from all…
Read MoreLocal pushback on Pritzker’s order
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he plans to extend Illinois’ stay at home order until the end of May with some modifications. “Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives.…
Read MoreCity, county finances in limbo
Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local governments. With many businesses closed or seeing revenue…
Read MoreLocals get creative to stay busy
During Illinois’ stay at home order, a challenge many people face is boredom. Parents have children to occupy, not to mention themselves, as they stay home to slow the spread…
Read MoreHouse fire south of Waterloo under investigation
Firefighters responded twice within a few hours early Sunday morning to a home at 4375 JJ Road south of Waterloo. The first call came shortly before 1:15 a.m. The homeowner…
Read MoreMonroe County coronavirus cases rise to 47 after nursing home outbreak; now 5 deaths
A coronavirus outbreak at a senior living facility in Columbia has led to a steady rise in cases and four more deaths for Monroe County this week. Monroe County Health…
Read MoreColumbia attorney gives back
March 18 marked the 57th anniversary of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that greatly expanded the need for one of the most overlooked roles in the criminal justice system.…
Read MoreMonroe County has 18 coronavirus cases; reports first death
Monroe County is now reporting 18 cases of coronavirus – including its first death – as the pandemic continues to change daily life for everyone. On Tuesday morning, Monroe County…
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