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Drug-free coalition resumes
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities on May 1 met publicly for the first time in several months to discuss the growing presence and impact of cannabis, with plans…
Assault weapons ban back in force
he assault weapons ban Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in January is back in force after a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a temporary injunction that a lower…
All that and more at Columbia General Store
Two Columbia men recently started up a new business hoping to evoke the community’s history while offering a wide variety of merchandise. Operated by business partners Steven Frierdich and Steve…
Economic volatility for farmers
The usual optimism farmers carry into spring planting shouldn’t overlook growing economic concerns this season. The Federal Reserve’s latest interest hike — the ninth consecutive increase since last year —…
Wednesday morning crash west of Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, EMS and Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday to a crash on Route 156 west of Waterloo near Trout Camp Road. Initial…
Speeding motorcycles in Monroe County
Law enforcement agencies in Monroe County were on the lookout for four motorcycles reporting to be speeding in excess of 90 miles per hour and running red lights on Route…
Two-vehicle crash Tuesday near Foster Pond
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Monroe County EMS and Waterloo fire and police departments responded shortly before 6:15 p.m. Tuesday for a two-vehicle crash with injuries and lane blockage in…
Drug overdose save in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS personnel responded to a home in the 600 block of North Metter Avenue about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a 34-year-old man not conscious…
Changing of the guard in Waterloo
Monday marked a changing of the guard for the Waterloo City Council, as a new mayor and three new aldermen were officially sworn into office before a large crowd. But…
‘Wunderbar together’ in Columbia
Columbia once again welcomed a collection of students from Gedern, Germany, with 2023 marking the 30th anniversary of the sister cities exchange. Along with being a milestone year for the…