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Fight outside of Columbia Burger King
Two women from East Carondelet, ages 22 and 21, face charges of aggravated battery and mob action following an altercation about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday involving several people in the parking…
A stormy reception in Hecker
While Saturday’s tornadoes will prove infamous for many years among those in Monroe County who sustained damage, one newlywed couple will surely recall it somewhat fondly for giving them a…
Waterloo approves budget
The Waterloo City Council approved the city’s upcoming fiscal year budget, said goodbye to a longtime alderman and awarded contracts for upcoming projects on Monday night. Waterloo’s 2023-24 fiscal year…
New privacy policy at WHS
In a meeting with far less attendance than the month prior, the Waterloo School Board announced it would be considering a new policy addressing the concerns about accommodations for transgender…
Property assessments almost ready
Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz has announced property assessments should be ready by early May. Wuertz was scheduled to update the Monroe County Board of Commissioners during its meeting…
Wake up and live at Marley’s Roadhouse
The old roadhouse between Columbia and Millstadt long known as Farmer’s Inn has found new management hoping to capitalize on the building’s location and history. Mandy Kostelac, owner and operator…
Columbia discusses new budget
With the home rule referendum failing earlier this month, the City of Columbia is moving ahead with preparations for its Fiscal Year 2024 budget without the benefit of additional revenue…
Valmeyer ups water rates
The Valmeyer Village Board voted last month to raise rates for its water customers. Valmeyer Mayor Howard Heavner said the village has not raised rates in several years and trustees…
Tornadoes cause damage across Monroe County
Residents of Monroe County and surrounding areas were on high alert as an ominous storm cell moved through the area early Saturday evening, prompting a tornado warning issued by the…
ATM theft in Waterloo
Police are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of cash from an ATM early Friday morning in Waterloo. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. at First National Bank…