Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
CHS students hear cold, hard stories of addiction
She was a Mizzou student who struggled with heroin addiction and alcohol abuse. He had spent the better part of his life in prison because of drug abuse. She is…
Read MoreGood Neighbor Award, new biz updates in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night presented a Good Neighbor Award to Lance West, received updates on new businesses, and approved a utility relocation as part of the Route…
Read MoreVivid memories of JFK assassination
It was a moment that changed history. Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. On Nov. 22, 1963, at 12:30 p.m., the president…
Read MorePreliminary hearing for Pence
Garrett Pence of Waterloo appeared at the Monroe County Courthouse Wednesday morning before Judge Richard Aguirre for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence in his class…
Read MoreRefinancing to save county $2 million on Oak Hill
Monroe County taxpayers will save more than $2 million in payments on the Oak Hill elder care facility over the next decade, it was learned Tuesday morning. A refinancing plan…
Read MoreWinter Sports Schedules 2013-14
Fall has come and gone and winter is just around the corner, with girls basketball beginning this week and bowling already underway. Below you can download and print the winter…
Read MoreValmeyer man charged with arson
Troy C. Blevins, 21, of Valmeyer, was arrested and charged this week with felony arson following an Oct. 12 fire that destroyed an old abandoned farmhouse and adjacent barn on…
Read MoreCounterfeit bills reported in the county
Area banks are reporting that counterfeit $20 bills have been circulating in Monroe and Randolph counties over recent days. For an update on this report visit the police section of…
Read MoreCoalition forming in county to fight drugs
Members of the community met last Wednesday to discuss forming a coalition to better assess and solve the problems facing youth in Monroe County. Fifty-nine community figureheads attended the meeting…
Read MoreGibault wins state soccer title
For the fourth time in school history, the Gibault Hawks are state champions. With a thrilling 2-1 victory over Herscher on Saturday night, the Hawks completed a dream season, and…
Read MoreLegal wrangling over skate park continues
A neighbor to the Optimist Skate and Bicycle Park in Waterloo has amended a previously filed legal case in an attempt to cease activity there. The litigation, filed by Scott…
Read MoreEagles finish regular season undefeated, Bulldogs fall
The Columbia Eagles football team completed a perfect regular season at 9-0 on Friday night, defeating Nashville on the road, 42-14. The Eagles built up a 35-0 lead at halftime…
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