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Wednesday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries on Route 3 at Valmeyer Road in Columbia. The roadway was blocked in that area…

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Compelled to teach

After a 30-year career with the school district, Kara Lavoie stepped away from Gardner Elementary in Waterloo recently, leaving a legacy of passion for her students and positivity amongst coworkers.…

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40 years of musical fun 

The start of the summer means the start of parade and festival season, and one band seen at events throughout Monroe County will be returning for its 40th year, albeit…

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CPD gets safely smart

The Columbia Police Department has recently received high-tech equipment intended to help solve crimes and safely handle vehicle pursuits in the community. Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon spoke about some…

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Arts in the Park shines in Columbia

A local art festival made its debut Sunday, providing Columbia and the rest of Monroe County with an opportunity to see a collection of visual artists as well as dancing,…

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CHS grad showing off in the sky

A graduate of Columbia High School recently had the opportunity to fly the planes he watched as a child as he participated in the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show…

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Prison time for child abuse

A local man will be serving prison time for child abuse. Eric J. Eschmann, 46, of Waterloo, was sentenced last Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to four years in…

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Anhydrous leak at Waterloo FS station

The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS were paged shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a leaking anhydrous ammonia tank at the Gateway FS location in…

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Vehicle fire on I-255

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle on fire on I-255 eastbound near milepost 5.2. The vehicle appeared to be a black Kia Soul with…

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Saturday night vehicle fire in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded late Saturday night to the report of a van on fire next to a garage in the area of South Rapp Avenue and West Milton…

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