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Grode takes over Columbia schools
The world Chris Grode starts his new job as the Columbia School District’s superintendent in is very different than the one that existed when he was hired in February. But…
Churches preach safety upon reopening
One of the most contentious aspects of measures across the country intended to slow the spread of coronavirus has been the prohibition of religious services. The U.S Supreme Court decided…
Monroe County reports 12th coronavirus death; Cedarhurst worker tests positive
Monroe County reported another death related to coronavirus on Saturday in addition to a new case. There are now 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here, while the death toll increased…
Monroe County sends message as state modifies reopening plans
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at its meeting on Monday “asking for relief from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan.” “The Monroe County Board of…
Police Blotter | 5-13-20
(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…
Gunshot wound incident in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 4 p.m. Friday to the report of a older male subject found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound by a…
Local pushback on Pritzker’s order
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he plans to extend Illinois’ stay at home order until the end of May with some modifications. “Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives.…
Golfers can hit the links starting Friday
Those wanting to get out and play sports again during this ongoing coronavirus shutdown will get to do so starting Friday on local golf courses, albeit in a limited fashion.…
COVID-19 survivor ‘one of the lucky ones’
At the Valmeyer Music Boosters Dinner Theater on March 14, Donna Mueller fell backstage. Over the next few days, she started feeling a little sore and getting very tired. She…
What to expect in 2020
Monroe County will once again have a full plate in 2020. Elections, new state laws and their ramifications, business happenings and several high-profile court cases all look to dominate the…
Hudson case moving forward
Judge Dennis Doyle ruled Thursday that there is sufficient probable cause for the case against Trevor Hudson to continue following a preliminary hearing at the Monroe County Courthouse. A preliminary…
County hears updates on various matters
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners updated its rules and process for public comments at Monday’s regular meeting and also heard updates from various department heads. Public comments are the…