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Charges for burglar tased after pursuit
A Monday afternoon incident resulted in a burglar being tased after he led police on a pursuit in Monroe and St. Clair counties. At about 1:30 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Oak Hill, finances topics for county
The day before a primary election, a hot topic for the contested Republican ballot for county commissioner was discussed during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. The current board…
Wittenauer wins Republican nomination
Though most ballot items were uncontested and uneventful, Tuesday night poll results indicate that Monroe County will see a change among its commissioners by the end of the year. With…
Ahne’s site plan approved
A seemingly contentious matter for the Waterloo City Council turned out not so Monday night. By a 7-1 vote, aldermen approved two special use permit requests for a combined business/apartment…
Columbia clears the air
There has been something in the Columbia air lately – but it’s not romance or the sweet smell of early spring flowers. With multiple Columbia residents reporting a foul odor…
Tornadoes sound alarms nearby
A thunderstorm that barreled through the region Sunday evening ahead of a cold front resulted in two brief tornado touchdowns in this area. The National Weather Service in St. Louis…
Waterloo School Board hears about self-defense, sports
Though several action items were approved, much of Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo School Board was dedicated to presentations on behalf of district libraries, the Waterloo High School student council…
Small talk about small homes
A meeting concerning the hopeful future development of small homes in Monroe County is being hosted at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo on March 31 at 7 p.m. Folks interested in…
New principal in Valmeyer
Valmeyer Community Unit School District No. 3 announced the appointment of Nathan Perkins as its new principal, effective July 1. Perkins brings 16 years of educational experience to lead the…
Prison for fatal DUI crash
The young man who was charged in a fatal DUI crash during the 2023 Red Bud Firemen’s Picnic was sentenced last week to prison. On Nov. 7, 2025, Jayden Ethington,…