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Gas line possibly struck in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the report of a gas line possible struck during excavation in the 2800 block of Lakeside Drive in Columbia.…
Stolen vehicle arrest near Red Bud
A young woman was arrested Friday near Red Bud in connection with a stolen vehicle report. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said Investigator Calvin Savage, who is assigned to the…
Friday crash in Burksville
An injury crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on Kaskaskia Road at KK Road in Burksville. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said a 2001 Toyota Camry driven by Seth…
ISP cites several for underage alcohol sales
Illinois State Police announced the results of alcohol countermeasure enforcement surveillance at various establishments in Monroe County on May 9, which resulted in 16 of 50 total locations selling alcohol to minors.…
Wednesday crash near Hecker
The Hecker Fire Department and St. Clair Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle crash about 4 p.m. Wednesday on Route 159 near the intersection of Spaldt Road just north of…
A taste of Salt + Honey
Drivers along South Market Street in Waterloo are bound to have noticed a new dining option which opened its doors recently, providing guests with a healthy meal and a comfortable,…
S4S acts selected
Songs4Soldiers announced last week its lineup for the 2024 benefit concert taking place Sept. 13-14 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in Columbia. On Friday, Sept. 13, country artist Chris Janson will…
A recipe from home
Many families in the area can trace their ancestry back to Germany, with several communities in and around Monroe County having strong relationships with their German counterparts thanks to sister…
Garmer joins county board
Former Columbia Alderman Doug Garmer took his seat as county commissioner a few months earlier than expected during Thursday morning’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Garmer replaced Dennis Knobloch,…
Splash pad project cresting
The Waterloo Park Board met recently for the penultimate meeting before its completion deadline for the long-awaited Waterloo Community Splash Pad. With just over a month to go, the project…