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Phone call leads to lockdown at 11 South
A phone call to SSM Health Medical Group office at 11 South in Columbia on Wednesday morning was brief cause for alarm. At about 9:40 a.m., a man from New…
Stolen vehicle, meth arrest in Millstadt
A Red Bud man faces multiple felonies following an incident last Wednesday in Millstadt. The Millstadt Police Department said that shortly after 11:20 a.m. Aug. 30, an officer responded to…
Thinking straight
Waterloo Listens and Human Support Services hosted a gathering at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo on Thursday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. The overdose awareness…
Vets soar on honor flight
A local veteran recently participated in an Honor Flight, joined by a fellow veteran friend on a day trip they both described as an unforgettable experience. Jim Hearren now resides…
Lemonade with lasting impact
A young girl recently organized a lemonade stand for BackStoppers, donating a sizable check to the organization which supports the families of fallen first responders. Brooke Blind, 9, is from…
Ruwald joins 4-H Hall of Fame
A longtime leader with Monroe County 4-H was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing the many years and tremendous amount of energy she’s poured into the…
Carol Sue keeps CVFD afloat
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a new boat, providing local first responders a safer means of conducting rescue or firefighting operations along the Mississippi River. The boat, named…
Meet Columbia’s new SRO
The wave of new staff and faculty members in the Columbia School District this year are joined by a new school resource officer who’s eager to continue building a relationship…
More money for mental health?
Ahead of budget hearings taking place next week for the upcoming fiscal year that begins Dec. 1, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners heard a plea for continued support of…
More details in sex case
Police provided more details on a case involving a Waterloo man who now faces multiple felony counts related to alleged sex acts with a minor earlier this year. Jorge Cruz-Lopez,…