Columbia schools to return to pre-Thanksgiving schedule
The Columbia School District announced Thursday that its students would return to in-person learning using the same approach the district used before Thanksgiving.
That means...
Catalytic converter theft in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from a white 2006 Ford truck that was parked at B&H Machine, 251 Southwoods...
End of the road for Elmore
Republican Bob Elmore’s term on the Monroe County Board ended Monday, and in his six years he oversaw a host of changes in the...
Judge Doyle ends ‘wonderful career’
One of the longest-serving elected officials in Monroe County will soon no longer be a part of public life, as Dennis Doyle retires this...
Food pantries in need of restock
Monroe County’s food pantries are working to restock before Christmas after helping families during one of the busiest holidays, and years, in recent memory.
“It’s...
Helping Strays hoping for Christmas miracle
Angie Berry and others at Helping Strays of Monroe County share the same Christmas wish: a home for Demi.
Demi is a 4-year-old, 66-pound mixed...
Death investigation in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County Coroner's Office are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man found deceased at a home in the...
Two new COVID-related deaths in Monroe County
The coronavirus continues to rage throughout Monroe County and many parts of the country.
There have been 2,136 total coronavirus cases in Monroe County since...
Rollover crash on Hanover Road
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 2:15 p.m. Saturday to a rollover crash in the area of 4045 Hanover...
Basement fire in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday to a fire in the basement at 115 E. Hunters Ridge.
A responding police officer...
Oak Hill COVID-free; county approves budget
Oak Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo brought great news to the close of a special session of the Monroe County Board...
Tuesday crash near Maeystown
Emergency personnel responded about 1 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage and possible injuries at 3575 Maeystown Road southwest of Maeystown.
The...