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Fire destroys vacant home on Triple Lakes Road
The Prairie du Pont, Dupo and Columbia fire departments responded to an early Thursday morning fire to an abandoned home in the 2100 block of Triple Lakes Road in St.…
Wrong-way driver on I-255 captured after police pursuit
Neighboring police agencies were alerted about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday as a vehicle eluding St. Louis police crossed the Jefferson Barracks Bridge on I-255 eastbound in the westbound lanes into Illinois.…
Scooter’s site plan approved; signage still in limbo
The Waterloo City Council last Tuesday night approved the site plan for a soon-to-be-built drive-thru coffee business off Route 3 and OK’d the appointment of a new zoning board member.…
Future taking shape in Columbia
The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…
Lakes being restored in Old Valmeyer
Valmeyer is emblematic of the “it takes a village” mentality. In relocating an entire community or, more recently, revitalizing an under-used property, residents have historically shown they can work together…
Columbia schools getting by despite absences
Just like in schools since the return from winter break, Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting saw notable absences. And just like school staff, board members came together to make it…
Crime totals closer to pre-pandemic times
While some crime reports have increased, Monroe County law enforcement agencies have not seen a call volume like prior to the COVID pandemic. Monroe County The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department…
Valentine Auto Body changes hands
After over 40 years owning and operating Valentine Auto Body, Ken Valentine has retired, entrusting the business to close friend and fellow auto expert Rodney Cissell. The story of Valentine…
Educator shortage hits home
From teachers forgoing prep periods to fill in for absent coworkers to substitutes being moved from one school to another 15 minutes before the day starts, the most recent COVID…
New Prairie du Pont fire chief speaks
The first Prairie du Pont Fire Protection District meeting since the department’s former chief was ousted shed some light on why the change was made. It also allowed acting chief…