Ruling sparks school changes

With Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow having issued a temporary restraining order regarding Illinois COVID procedures in schools, districts across the state are rethinking tpolicies.  Grischow issued her ruling…

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Future road extensions take shape

The Monroe County Board took action on future roadway plans during its Monday morning meeting. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger presented two intergovernmental agreements for commissioners to sign. The first…

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To play or not to play?

Schools make winter storm decisions Last week’s snow and freezing rain led some Monroe County students to have essentially a five-day weekend, while others were learning from the comfort of…

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Police Blotter | 2-2-22

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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Saturday afternoon crash in Waterloo

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Route 3 at Country Club Lane/HH Road in Waterloo. Responding agencies included the Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo Fire Department…

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Rollover crash in Valmeyer

Emergency personnel responded about 2 p.m. Saturday to a rollover crash on Woodland Ridge at Bluff Meadows Drive in Valmeyer. Upon arrival, a Valmeyer police officer observed an SUV on…

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