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Two vehicle crashes early Tuesday evening
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS assisted Illinois State Police with a two-car crash with possible injuries at Route 3 and KK Road in Waterloo early Tuesday…
Read MoreWiegand becomes new Waterloo fire chief
A changing of the guard took place Friday, as Brett Wiegand became the new chief of the Waterloo Fire Department. He replaces Mark “Yogi” Yeager, who retired Jan. 29 after…
Read MoreLongtime Waterloo fire chief retiring
Waterloo Fire Chief Mark “Yogi” Yeager is retiring effective Jan. 29, ending a generation of success. Yeager, who turned 57 on New Year’s Day, has served as Waterloo’s fire chief…
Read MoreFire destroys home on Gall Road in Waterloo
A Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded to…
Read MoreWaterloo’s new fire station is built to last
It was years in the making, but its built to last. A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue took place Saturday,…
Read MoreNew Waterloo fire station dedication is Sept. 6
A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue is set for Saturday, Sept. 6. The dedication is set to take place at…
Read MoreLarge shed containing ammunition burns early Saturday
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to reports of flames seen shooting up into the air and loud explosions heard…
Read MoreWFD responds to house fire on Jamie Lane
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1409 Jamie Lane behind the Sunset Ford auto dealership around 2:20 p.m. Thursday. Smoke could be seen billowing out of…
Read MoreNo Burn Order issued for Monroe County
Due to the excessive amount of field fires around Monroe County in the past week alone, the Monroe County EMA office issued a “No Burn Order” for all of Monroe…
Read MoreWFD station and Rt 3 improvement construction continues
Work proceeded Friday on the Route 3 improvement project during the recent break in the weather. Pictured right, large rock is being delivered and placed to enhance drainage under the…
Read MoreIce rescue training hopes to prevent future tragedy
Though ice on Monroe County lakes and ponds might be thicker this winter than in recent years, safety is even more important than ever. Even when the ice might look…
Read MoreCommunity center coming to town
As construction of the new Waterloo Fire Department facility forges ahead, another plan is developing for the to-be-vacated fire station on Main Street. At Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting, Mayor…
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