Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
Elmore, Kovarik in race for county board seat
Monroe County voters will decide one of three seats on the county board, with incumbent Democrat Mike Kovarik going against Republican challenger Bob Elmore. The polls are open Tuesday from…
Read MoreScott, Wuertz running for assessor
When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, they will be asked to choose a Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments in a two-candidate race. Barrie Scott Democrat Barrie…
Read MoreSheriff’s race a three-man battle
In preparation for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., this week’s issue previews candidates running for local offices. The race drawing the most attention…
Read MoreKuykendall files intent to plead on murder charge
Jordan Kuykendall of Columbia appeared Wednesday in front of Judge Richard Aguirre at the Monroe County Courthouse, where his attorney entered an intent to plead guilty but mentally ill. He…
Read MoreFarmers eyeing successful soybean harvest
Although a broad spectrum of crops and farm animals are raised in Monroe County and surrounding areas, three basic crop building blocks are the foundation of the region’s dominant agricultural…
Read MorePeace Walk highlights domestic violence awareness
Joined by public officials and members of the community, the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Peace Walk in Hecker on Thursday night.…
Read MoreCandidates discuss the issues in public forum held at WHS
(To view a video of the entire candidates forum, click here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/53736285) Candidates running for county board, assessor and sheriff expressed their views on a variety of topics last Wednesday night…
Read MoreWaterloo Dairy Queen affected by data breach
The Waterloo Dairy Queen restaurant was among 19 Illinois locations affected by a data breach in August. Nearly 400 DQ locations nationwide had their software systems compromised, according to news…
Read MoreRahns hope to take homebrewing to next level
Monroe Countians likely know Chris and Tammy Rahn as owners of Rahn’s Hometown Auto Repair in Waterloo. In a year or so, however, the Rahns could be known for something…
Read MoreColumbia apartment destroyed by fire
An apartment was heavily damaged by smoke and fire in Columbia on Wednesday night. The fire occurred sometime before 7:40 p.m. Wednesday in the upper rear portion of 120 North…
Read MoreInjury crash on Kaskaskia Road
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded around noon Friday to a single-vehicle crash at 3229 Kaskaskia Road. The Maeystown and Waterloo fire departments were paged out…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle injury crash south of Waterloo early Sunday
Police, fire and EMS personnel responded shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 3 right in front of the Wm. Nobbe John Deere dealership…
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