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Car lot, rezoning near Waterloo
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met April 1 for three items centered around Waterloo, each of which was approved following only brief discussion. At the top of the…
Rare cicada emergence this spring
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time. And this…
Sunday crash on I-255 in Columbia
A three-vehicle crash occurred about 4 p.m. Sunday on the curve from I-255 southbound to I-255 westbound in Columbia. The roadway was wet due to a pop-up shower that began…
Possible gas leak near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department was paged at about 12:35 p.m. Sunday to a property on Lakeside Drive off H Road east of Waterloo for a possible propane tank gas leak.
Columbia meth dealer arrested
The Columbia Police Department announced the recent arrest of a local man for dealing methamphetamine. Police said that on March 28, Brandon Wathan, 39, of Columbia, was apprehended by the…
Gas line struck in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded at about 9:35 a.m. Friday for a gas leak at 106 E. Harrisonville Drive. Initial reports are that a worker for a plumbing company was…
Gas leak at Columbia residence
The Columbia Fire Department responded at about 11:45 a.m. Thursday to a reported gas leak at a residence on Ghent Road near Christina Court. Firefighters on scene worked to clear…
Wednesday crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Route 3 and Plaza Drive. The vehicles…
Clearing the haze of Vietnam
The City of Waterloo once again recognized Vietnam veterans on Friday, with the community gathering at the Veterans Memorial in Lakeview Park to recognize not only those who served throughout…
Going bald for the cause
For the fourth year in a row, members of the community will soon be gathering at Ace’s Wild in Columbia as folks have their heads shaved for the sake of…