Lindhorst makes national tourney

Waterloo High School graduate Sam Lindhorst is a key contributor on a Lincoln Land Community College women’s basketball squad that advanced to the NJCAA Division II National Championships taking place…

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Bost, Bailey in primary showdown

Republican voters will decide their nominee for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on March 19 between incumbent Mike Bost and challenger Darren Bailey.  The 12th District encompasses mostly the…

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Poetker set to lead MCEDC

The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation recently announced that Red Bud City Administrative Assistant Pam Poetker will soon be stepping in as the organization’s new executive director. Poetker grew up…

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Primary primer

With the 2024 primary election set to take place this coming Tuesday, Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean provided an update on early voting as well as some advice for those…

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Police Blotter | 3-6-24

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may sometimes be dropped or amended…

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