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Shelton released from prison
Sam Shelton, the 44-year-old former Freeburg teacher who was convicted for the 2006 attempted murder of Columbia High School student Ashley Reeves, was released from state prison last week after…
Safety key this planting season
Much of April was cold, windy and wet, but the start to planting season is still on the radar for Illinois farmers. And safety is key. With slow-moving vehicles on…
Tractor overturns on man near Columbia
Emergency personnel rushed to a property in the 3100 block of Steppig Road near D Road in rural Columbia about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday after a man in his 70s had…
Tuesday crash near Red Bud
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to a single-car crash on Route 3 at LL Road just north of Red Bud. Responding agencies included the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Monday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded at 11:55 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Palmer Road in Columbia. Injuries were believed to be minor in nature.…
Crash involving mail truck in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 12:30 p.m. Sunday to a crash involving a black sedan and a United States Postal Service mail truck at the entrance to McDonald’s on Veterans Parkway…
Fallen tree causes power outage
A large tree split and fell on a power line late Friday morning, resulting in a brief power outage for many Waterloo residents. The tree fell behind a home in…
Gas line struck in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department and other emergency personnel responded at about 2:25 p.m. Wednesday to the report of a gas line struck in the 200 block of East Harrisonville Drive.…
Farmers Market returns bigger, better
The Monroe County Farmers Market returns this Saturday, and guests will be able to peruse a wide array of produce, crafts and other goods as the event offers even more…
A network of nurturing
A group of local parents caring for children with special needs recently started a support group and plan to meet regularly in order to share their experiences and advice among…