Germans visit Maeystown

What began as an observation of tree dedication markers at a Mascoutah park in 2015 sparked a genealogical investigation which eventually led a group of German visitors to Monroe County.…

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Church bilker sentenced

A 46-year-old man formerly of Freeburg will serve probation for the theft of funds after promising work at a local church but failing to deliver. Daniel M. Hatter of Davenport,…

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Fish fry Fridays

The Lenten fish fry season continues this Friday with carry-out events throughout Monroe County. Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo is offering drive-thru fish plates and fish by the pound every…

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Wurstmarket in New Athens

St. John United Church of Christ, 201 S. Market Street, New Athens, is hosting its annual Wurstmarkt and Country Store this Sunday, Sept. 27. The event begins 11 a.m. and…

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