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Burglary arrest for CPD

A Missouri man was charged recently in connection with a February burglary in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said Scott L. Badgley, 54, of Warrenton, Mo., was charged with two…

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National honor for Dupo AFJROTC 

The Air Force Junior ROTC unit at Dupo High School, which also involves Columbia High School students, has soared to new heights, achieving the prestigious Distinguished Unit Award with Merit for…

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Dupo native to lead Blackburn College

A Dupo native was recently named the 20th president of Blackburn College in Carlinville.  Larry K. Lee is currently vice president for finance and administration at St. Cloud State University.…

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Monday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 5:40 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Marketplace Drive in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a Jeep, which pulled into the Dairy…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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,…

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