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CHS homecoming week behavior sparks warning

The Columbia School District and Columbia Police Department sent a letter to district parents Friday afternoon regarding poor student conduct during homecoming week, advising parents to ensure their students are…

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Route 3 crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:20 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Kolmer Avenue in Waterloo. The initial report indicated one person was injured in the…

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Oak Hill lease began Wednesday

While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…

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Thursday morning crashes in Red Bud

The Red Bud Fire Department joined other emergency agencies in responding to two separate crashes on Thursday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m., a vehicle struck a tree in the 5700…

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Multi-vehicle crash in Waterloo

The Waterloo Fire Department was page about 3:10 p.m. Wednesday to respond to Route 3 near Rose Lane for a crash involving at least five vehicles. Damage to vehicles seemed…

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Curbing domestic violence

Folks visiting downtown Waterloo and other spots around the county might notice purple ribbons wrapped around light poles or other fixtures along the street. These ribbons are meant as a…

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Always giving Mohr

Valmeyer lost a familiar face and a prime example of passion for one’s community with the recent passing of Bob Mohr, a lifelong supporter of local athletics who was involved…

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Millstadt loved Larry

A staple of the Millstadt community passed away last week, with family, friends and many others who knew Larry Schubert now looking back fondly on the impact he left as…

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Former mobile home park up in the air

Pedestrians in Columbia may have noticed that a recent project to demolish a number of mobile homes near the GM&O Heritage Trail in the 500 block of South Main Street…

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New charge for event organizer

Following her arrest in late August, the organizer of “Red, White and Blue in the Loo,” held July 3-4 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo, attended a preliminary hearing…

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