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Man charged after Columbia standoff
A local man was finally taken into custody early last Wednesday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a Columbia residence as part of a several-hour standoff with police. The Monroe…
Rockin’ for veterans
With Monroe County having enjoyed plenty of staple events through the summer, the season is closing out with a bang once again as Songs4Soldiers promises a spectacular concert for its…
Levee, Oak Hill lingering topics for county
Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe offered a bit of good news about grant funding which could help address a scour hole currently threatening a section of levee…
Millstadt EMS hopes renewed
The Millstadt Ambulance Service’s bid for its own tax district could come to fruition after a house bill regarding such districts was signed into law in August. As reported earlier…
A foundation for local youth
The Monroe County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Task Force’s Youth Subcommittee announced the launch of The R.O.C.K. Project (Responsible Online Citizenship for Kids), a new education and prevention program designed…
Fentanyl dealer arrested
Derek G. Steinbrook, 31, of St. Louis, was arrested early last week by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful delivery of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine and armed violence for…
Route study for MRTD
Monroe Randolph Transit District is conducting a route study to evaluate and improve public transportation services in Monroe and Randolph counties. As part of the study, MRTD is inviting residents…
Real Estate Transactions | Aug. 18-22, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Vehicles stolen in Millstadt
Police are investigating the early Saturday morning theft of two vehicles from the same residence on Diamond View Court near Millstadt’s village park. There was no forced entry, Millstadt police…
Man charged in Millstadt park incident
A man faces several charges following an incident in Millstadt’s village park on Monday night. The Millstadt Police Department said it was called shortly before 7:15 p.m. to an area…