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Red Bud’s Zeidat Earns Navy Certificate
By Monroe County Independent |
A Red Bud High School grad is doing quite well as he serves the country in the U.S. Navy. Fire Controlman 2nd Class Zacharia Zeidat serves on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Zeidat earned his surface warfare specialist certificate on Oct. 17 from Cmdr. Aaron Erickson. The USS Gerald R. Ford is currently docked……
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Brimm Informally Recommends Cannabis Tax
By Joe Leicht While nothing has been set in stone, one Columbia official has publicly requested the city council set in place the maximum allowable...
County Board Defers Action On Valmeyer Non-Highway Vehicle Ordinance
The Monroe County commissioners gave no definite "yes" or "no" to Valmeyer leaders regarding the village’s request to allow non-highway vehicles on certain county roadways. A...
Major I-255 Project In 2020
Seven-mile stretch to be completely closed The Illinois Department of Transportation will completely overhaul a crumbling section of I-255 in St Clair County in 2020....
Waterloo’s POW – MIA Monument Dedicated At Lakeview Park
Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith said the city is proud of all the citizens who have served in the military. Waterloo’s Lakeview...
Columbia Takes Broad, First Look At Legalized Cannabis Use
by Joe Leicht Beginning New Year’s Day, residents will have the right to use cannabis recreationally across the state. The Columbia City Council welcomed public...
Adam Hamilton Named New Waterloo Postmaster
Adam Hamilton has been sworn in as the new postmaster for the Waterloo Post Office. He took over the position this spring, but the official...
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