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Fults Folks Gather For Family Reunion At Cedar Bluff Park
The Fults family gathered for their annual reunion at Cedar Bluff Park on the south end of the village of Fults.
VHS Class Of 1950 Reunites
Those attending the Valmeyer High School Class of 1950 reunion are, left to right, first row, Alvin Scheibe, Dorothy (Mentel) Rick and Delores (Tebbendoff) Winkel;...
Lenhardt – Johnson Planning June 2020 Wedding
Tim and Kris Lenhardt of Waterloo announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Lenhardt, to Kenny Johnson, the son of Roger and Anita Johnson of...
Yrigollen – Mueth Exchange Vows
Julie Yrigollen and Jeremy Mueth were married April 21, 2019 in Jonesborough, Tenn. A reception followed at The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Va. The bride...
Daniels Mark 65th Anniversary
Ronald and Doylene Daniels celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 13. The couple were married Oct. 13, 1954. Ronald and Doylene have four children who...
WHS Class Of ’54 Gathers At Annbriar
The Waterloo High School Class of 1954 celebrated its 65-year reunion Sept. 7 at Annbriar Golf Course. Those attending are, left to right, first row,...
Community Service
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Light Bulb – T-Shirt Sales Raises $100,000 For Hopkins Family
Ashley Hewitt spearheaded fundraising efforts that raised $100,000 for the family of Nick Hopkins, the...
Bob Kettler Passes Away… Longtime Waterloo Businessman, Alderman And Firefighter
Civic-minded former Waterloo alderman and longtime downtown business owner Bob Kettler died Sept. 23. He...
Senior Spotlight
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Whiteside Station Celebrates 31st Year As D.A.R. Chapter
By Monroe County Independent |
A visit by the district director, marking an anniversary and the installation of several new members highlighted the October meeting of the Whiteside Station Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Illinois District VI Director Julie Barnes spoke on “Freedom Is…”, focusing on the efforts to aid veterans of all U.S. wars and military…….
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