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Chaplains trained to support first responders

The Crisis Intervention Team Sub-Committee of the Monroe County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Task Force recently coordinated to provide chaplain training for three local men.  In 2022, the CIT Sub-Committee…

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Kawalec joins HNS

House of Neighborly Service in Monroe County recently announced  the hiring of Natalie Kawalec as its new executive director.  She succeeds outgoing executive director Tina Charron. Kawalec brings a background…

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Costello speaks to FFA members

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II was the featured speaker at the annual Waterloo FFA awards banquet May 7 at Waterloo High School.  The husband of WHS principal…

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Felony child endangerment charge

A misdemeanor charge against a Renault woman has been upgraded to a felony. Heaven L. Racadio, 31, of Renault, was arrested April 21 after she allegedly crashed her vehicle while…

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Weapons, drug charges follow shots fired incident

Two men from out of the area were charged in connection with a bizarre early May incident in rural Monroe County.  At about 1:45 a.m. May 7, Monroe County Sheriff’s…

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Multi-vehicle crash Monday in Columbia

The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded about 5 p.m. Monday to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and Veterans Parkway. There was road blockage on…

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Vehicle vs. motorcycle crash southeast of Millstadt

Emergency personnel responded about 4:30 p.m. Saturday to a crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle on Douglas Road at Roachtown Road southeast of Millstadt in rural St. Clair County. Among…

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Wednesday injury crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Valmeyer Road in Columbia. There was road blockage as a result of the crash and…

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Gender policy closes school year

The final Waterloo School Board meeting of the academic year saw a variety of discussion, though perhaps the largest item on the agenda concerned the district’s new policy on restroom…

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All revved up for Firebird Fest

Fast becoming somewhat of a local tradition, Firebird Fest is returning to Waterloo for the third straight year. Classic car enthusiasts from all around are invited to enjoy an event…

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