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Trio of Sunday crashes in Columbia
Emergency personnel were busy responding to three separate crashes late Sunday afternoon in Columbia. The first crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. on I-255 near the George Weber Chevrolet auto dealership.…
Vaccinated residents entered into $10M lottery
If you are among those who received COVID vaccinations, you could win cash or a scholarship through a new promotion announced Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker. Gov. Pritzker announced a…
Bear sightings continue out of area
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded to multiple reports of a large bear seen roaming through rural backyards last Thursday morning between…
Stolen vehicle evades police
A gray Ford Explorer with license plates that returned stolen from out of the area sped away from a Columbia police officer about 12:15 p.m. Thursday on I-255, continuing westbound…
Grant sought for Country Club Lane fix
Residents who live in subdivisions off Country Club Lane returned to the Waterloo City Council on June 7 to follow-up on concerns expressed about the condition of that roadway last…
COVID vaccines available
The Monroe County Health Department is offering single-day admission Six Flags tickets (Chicago and Rockford locations only) to all individuals ages 18 and under who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at…
startUP biz plans still buzzing
The school year has wrapped up for this year’s class of Monroe County startUP students just like it has for pupils in traditional classes, but the work continues for some…
CHS grad taking over as music director
A Columbia High School graduate is returning to his alma mater to take over for a mentor. Kristian Avise-Rouse, a 2016 CHS graduate, is succeeding Craig Ryterski as music director…
Splash pad comes more into focus
The Waterloo Park Board met last Wednesday and unveiled more detailed plans for a splash pad to be constructed next year at William Zimmer Memorial Park off Rogers Street. The…
Cheers to this Waterloo veteran
A Waterloo resident and Navy veteran appears on the bottle of one of the most popular brands of bourbon in the country. Joshua Perschbacher was one of six veterans selected…