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Rollover crash west of Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly after noon Thursday to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the area of 4105 State Route 156 just west of the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo. The…

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Two-vehicle crash Wednesday near Hanover Road

Emergency personnel responded about 4:10 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Hanover Road. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2019 Ford Explorer driven by Emily…

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Tow truck driver always helped

An East Carondelet tow truck driver and Prairie du Pont volunteer firefighter passed away last Wednesday after he was struck by a truck while assisting a broken down vehicle, leaving…

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County OKs budget; talks SAFE-T Act

Friday, Dec. 1 marked the first day of a new fiscal year for Monroe County.  After several budget hearings throughout the month, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved the…

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WPD chief retiring

A major position will soon need to be filled within the Waterloo Police Department as current chief Jeff Prosise will be retiring next month. The announcement came during Monday’s Waterloo…

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Many ways to give this Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, the season of giving is in full swing, and various charities and other organizations throughout the community are rushing to gather donations to make sure everyone…

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Tax levy increase proposed in Waterloo

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night set a Truth in Taxation public hearing date for its proposed tax levy and approved measures related to the splash pad and water…

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Columbia OKs tax levy

If current projections are accurate, property owners in Columbia will experience a reduction in property tax rates for the fourth consecutive year. The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved…

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Location ideal for Southport Plaza 

Motorists frequenting the I-255/Route 3 interchange at the north end of Columbia might well have noticed the new lot across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. With the bulk of…

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Field set for March primary

With the filing period ending Monday for candidates seeking party nominations at the federal, state and local levels, the names of all those running in 2024 are now known.  The…

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