City/County
Meeting to discuss Route 3 project July 15
As work on the Route 3 widening project accelerates in Waterloo, the Illinois Department of Transportation has scheduled a public informational meeting for Tuesday, July 15, to present its anticipated…
Read MorePilot uninjured in ultralight plane crash near Columbia
A Collinsville man escaped injury when his patriotic colored ultralight experimental aircraft went down into a tall field of corn in rural Monroe County around 4 p.m. on Friday, July…
Read MoreAssessor candidates present to Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce had two special guest speakers last week: Monroe County assessor candidates Carl Wuertz and Barrie Scott. Wuertz, a Republican, is the current assessor, and Scott…
Read MoreI-255 Southbound Ramp to IL Route 3 Southbound construction
I-255 Southbound Ramp to IL Route 3 Southbound – Monroe County The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that on June 23, road construction will begin on I-255 Southbound Ramp…
Read MoreSo far, county safe from West Nile
The Monroe County Board heard some good news Monday regarding seasonal diseases. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner told county commissioners at their regular meeting that while West Nile…
Read MoreHoeffken appointed city clerk in Columbia
The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the appointment of Wes Hoeffken as the new city clerk following the recent passing of former city clerk Ron Colyer. Hoeffken…
Read MoreSafety the goal of Food Sanitation Program
In an effort to keep the community protected from food-borne illnesses and educate both food service operators and consumers about safe practices, the Monroe County Health Department Food Sanitation Program…
Read MoreNWS: Monroe County hit by 2 tornadoes
The National Weather Service reports that two one-mile-long tornadoes touched down in Monroe County around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. No injuries were reported. Monroe County Emergency Management…
Read MoreSame-sex marriage law takes effect
Same-sex marriage became legal in Illinois after the law officially went into effect June 1. Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch said that while there were several calls Monday to his…
Read MoreColumbia City Clerk passes away
The Columbia City Council on Monday opened their meeting with a moment of silence for late city clerk Ron Colyer, 69, who passed away May 27 following a brief illness…
Read MoreColumbia putting its arms around history
When old timers gather, they often wax eloquently about childhood memories of where they grew up. Columbia doesn’t want those memories to pass. The city is pressing forward with a…
Read MoreRoad construction begins today on I-255 southbound
IDOT today announced that beginning May 28, road construction will start on the IL Route 3 northbound ramp onto I-255 southbound toward the Jefferson Barracks Bridge to perform pavement patching.…
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