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Oak Hill celebrates another five-star rating
Oak Hill elder care facility in Waterloo maintained its five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. This resulted in Oak Hill once again being recognized for receiving…
Columbia man acquitted of aggravated DUI
A jury on Thursday found Adam E. Gremp of Columbia not guilty on charges of aggravated DUI resulting in great bodily harm and DUI following a trial that took place…
Schrock again going for world title
In April 2012, Waterloo native Nick “Moose” Schrock was named Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion in an international competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Next week, he heads back to…
April ushered in with large hail, heavy rain
Following a snowy winter, hail and rain took center stage last week in Monroe County, dinging vehicles and homes and flooding roadways as a rude opening act for spring. Hail…
Fishing pier project gets big boost
The dream to have a handicap accessible fishing pier in- stalled at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park is now very close to reality following news that the city has been awarded a…
Family learns, grows through foreign exchange program
Kent Schuchmann and his family never planned on having more children than their own, but ended up doing just that. The Smithton family has hosted foreign exchange students since 2005,…
HSMC event furthers new shelter efforts
The community came together again Saturday night in support of the Humane Society of Monroe County during a fundraising dinner and auction fondly known as “A Cause For Paws.” The…
Lost Cat in Columbia
–Lost Pet Alert– This cat named “Brown” is missing in Columbia. The family has recently moved to Columbia and Brown probably does not know his way around. He is a…
Police Blotter 4/2/14
Columbia Police March 26 – Lee Everett Nichols, 29, of Cahokia, was charged with felony driving while license revoked (second offense) following a Feb. 24 incident. March 27 – Regina…
Found pet in Fults – chow mix
–Found dog alert– “This stray dog that showed up at our farm in Fults near MM and G Road on Saturday Apr 5th. He’s a sweet guy, clean and in…