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MCSD makes fentanyl arrest
Two people were arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and other drugs. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that…
Attempted burglary in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. Video surveillance footage shows that at about 4:10 a.m.,…
MCSD makes stolen vehicle arrests
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said proactive enforcement by its deputies resulted in two stolen vehicles located and three subjects arrested in recent weeks. On Nov. 7, a deputy conducting…
Queen’s reign continues in Waterloo
Tuesday nights in downtown Waterloo have once again been dominated by the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School’s Queen of Hearts drawing of late, even as the game is set…
Giving HOPE to Nepal
After 30 hours, three planes and two layovers, a group consisting of mostly members of HOPE Christian Church in Columbia arrived in Nepal last month to begin an 11-day mission…
Solar energy shining for local business
The move toward solar energy has become a major goal for the United States and Illinois, with Governor JB Pritzker pushing for an expansion of solar and renewable energy sources…
Revamped Santa Float is ready to ride
A popular annual holiday tradition, the Waterloo Santa Float is set to venture out onto the streets of town starting this Thursday evening and continuing each night through Dec. 23,…
Assault weapons ban registration deadline nears
Gun owners face a Jan. 1, 2024 deadline to register assault weapons with the state under Illinois law. But between lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories and ammunition…
Driver of fleeing vehicle charged
A young Missouri man was charged in Monroe County Circuit Court following an incident in rural Columbia late Saturday night. At about 11:15 p.m., a Columbia police officer observed a…
Semi vs. SUV crash south of Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 12:25 p.m. Monday to a crash involving an SUV and a semi tractor trailer on Route 159 at Wiegand Road south of Hecker in Monroe County.…