More COVID deaths in Monroe County as vaccine rollout continues
The Monroe County Health Department completed another round of vaccines as more COVID-related death and record hospitalizations were reported. The latest vaccine shipment – again only for Monroe County healthcare…
Read MoreNew deaths, more than 300 active COVID cases in Monroe County
After two weeks of rising deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, Monroe County stabilized in that regard over the last week. There were three more COVID-related deaths, which were recorded…
Read MoreMichael J. Harbaugh | Obituary
Michael John Harbaugh, 66, of Jackson, Miss., died Oct. 26, 2025. He was a graduate of Parks Air College as an aircraft machinist. He worked Indiana, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi…
Read MoreWaterloo man accused of soliciting underage sex
A Waterloo man was charged in connection with an incident captured on video Saturday during which he is alleged to have made arrangements to meet a minor for the purpose…
Read MoreWalter A. Novack | Obituary
Walter A. Novak, 96, of Columbia, died Oct. 22, 2025, at Mary Queen and Mother Skilled Nursing Care, Shrewsbury, Mo. He was born May 28, 1929, in Washington County. Walter…
Read MorePlayoffs set for local football squads
The IHSA released its postseason brackets for high school football Saturday night, and three local squads now know their week 10 opponent. Two of the three local football teams ended…
Read MoreMitchell A. Rick | Obituary
Mitchell Allen “Mitch” Rick, 66, of Waterloo, passed died unexpectedly in his home on Oct. 22, 2025. Mitch was born March 11, 1959, In Belleville to Lester and GeorgieAnn (nee…
Read MoreMaryLou Holcomb | Obituary
MaryLou Holcomb (nee VandeRiet) 84, of Freeburg, died on Oct. 22, 2025, in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 21, 1941, in East St. Louis, to the late Fred and…
Read MoreKenneth R. Althoff | Obituary
Kenneth R. Althoff, 87 years, of Red Bud, died peacefully on Oct. 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 5, 1938, in Evansville,…
Read MoreKathleen M. Francescon | Obituary
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Francescon, nee Meyer, 61, of Waterloo, IL, died October 22, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born July 21, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. She is survived…
Read MoreFriday crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 1:35 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. There was road blockage, entrapment and injuries as a result…
Read MoreFriday crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 11:50 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Bluff Road just north of Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The crash occurred near a road construction area on…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:45 a.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia. Police said a 2026 Honda SUV driven by Sonja…
Read MoreFatal head-on crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash on Bluff Road between Bottom and Steppig roads in Columbia. One of the vehicles caught fire…
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