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Asbestos found at vacant Columbia trailer park
The presence of asbestos at the site of a partially-demolished mobile home park in the 500 block of South Main Street in Columbia was confirmed Thursday. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency…
Wednesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries on Route 3 at Carl Street in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia police, EMS…
Fix found for Fults levee
Residents of the Bottoms in southern Monroe County and Prairie du Rocher can “breathe a little easier” with repair work now underway on a scour hole near Fults, Monroe County…
Eagles sports soar times 4
It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…
Oak Hill takeover approved
Late Tuesday evening, the future of the Oak Hill senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo was decided – at least for the next five years. Despite a spirited effort…
Man accused of sexually abusing minors
A St. Clair County man is facing multiple felony sex charges in Monroe County. Three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor were filed Thursday in Monroe County Circuit…
Topics galore for Waterloo School Board
The future of Waterloo Junior High School continued to be a major topic of conversation for the Waterloo School Board at its latest monthly meeting held Monday, with discussion also…
Water concerns flooding Columbia officials
There’s water, water everywhere in Columbia, but several residents are claiming city officials have left them high and dry. During the Nov. 3 city council meeting, three individuals spoke about…
Coalition hears drug-fighting message
This month’s meeting of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities primarily featured a presentation from a member of the Illinois National Guard whose work over the past two years…
Making bookkeeping easy
A local accounting expert with a healthy background in the field recently began her own freelance service, opening her door to any local business hoping to get or keep their…