Government
Columbia talks drones, dope
Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul addressed the Columbia City Council Committee of the Whole on Monday night with requests to change the way local law enforcement handles both minor marijuana…
Read MoreContinuing the fight against drugs
As much as the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities works to bring substance abuse awareness to the forefront, there will continue to be individuals who have already chosen the…
Read MoreColumbia talks walking trail, senior center
What was scheduled to be a 10-minute discussion — prior to Monday’s Columbia City Council Committee of the Whole meeting — on a proposed walking trail turned into more than…
Read MoreSubmarine crew visits namesake city
It was a homecoming of sorts last week for Columbia’s namesake submarine. Three crew members from the USS Columbia visited for a three-day stay. Commander Dave Edgerton, Lieutenant Ian Sugg…
Read MoreGroup discusses four-lane highway to Murphysboro
Representatives of three of the four counties impacted by possible plans to expand a highway route from Waterloo to Murphysboro met last Tuesday in Waterloo. The proposed highway would connect…
Read MoreRepublicans announce 2018 candidates
As the election season begins, the Monroe County Republican Central Committee announced a full slate of candidates for six county offices that will appear on the March 2018 ballot —…
Read MoreElection process starting for 2018
Those planning to run for various county offices up for election in November 2018 will begin circulating petitions for their candidacy starting Tuesday. Candidate forms are currently available at the…
Read MoreFour-County Highway Coalition meeting Aug. 29 in Waterloo
The Four-County Highway Coalition will host an informational public meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Waterloo City Hall. Officials from Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Monroe counties formed the coalition…
Read MoreFriess to challenge Costello
A Republican attorney from Red Bud announced this week his intentions to run against State Rep. Jerry Costello II (D-Smithton) in 2018. “I’m running for state representative because I believe…
Read MoreTax bills on the way
Property tax bills are being printed this week at MAR Graphics in Valmeyer and should be in county mailboxes soon. The Monroe County Treasurer’s Office is set to collect $56.03…
Read MoreSchools open without state funding
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendment to Senate Bill 1 not only drew ire from Democrats, the decision also prompted the Senate to override his veto during a Sunday special session.…
Read MoreCounty hears assessment arguments
About 25 residents of the Brellinger subdivision in Columbia descended on the Monroe County Board meeting Monday to express dissatisfaction with their 2016 property tax assessments. The concerned residents, led…
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