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Early morning rollover crash near Hecker

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 159 near Sunset Lane south of Hecker. The vehicle was reported to be on its…

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I-255 closure in St. Clair County begins Feb. 1

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to rehabilitate and resurface 3.5 miles of I-255 from Route 157 to Route 15 in St. Clair County will require a…

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Wednesday morning crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Quarry Road in Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department was requested to…

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Cultivating a legacy

A local farmer recently partnered with HeartLands Conservancy to ensure his historic family farm is preserved well into the future, helping maintain not only his legacy but the natural beauty…

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Waterloo got better with Birk

Waterloo has changed a great deal over the past few decades, with a growing population and ample construction as well as substantial changes to city infrastructure.  Alongside several elected officials…

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Report details fatal caboose fire

More details are now known following a November fire which destroyed an old red caboose serving as a residence north of Columbia that tragically took the life of Robert K.…

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We’re outta here!

A Millstadt couple recently celebrated their retirement from a family business in the village, having spent many years together serving their community as best they could. Mary and Paul Braner…

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Vote underway for state flag

Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted…

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Park district plans for 2025

The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday for a fairly brief meeting to start the year, mainly touching on procedural items while also voicing plans for the future and…

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Lawsuit in fatal motorcycle crash

Family members of a St. Louis man who died as the result of a November 2023 motorcycle crash on Bluff Road filed a lawsuit Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court.…

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