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Thursday evening crash near JB Bridge
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 8:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on I-255 westbound near the deck of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge in Columbia. The right lane of I-255…
Thursday morning fire in Red Bud
The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly before 5:15 a.m. Thursday for the report of a fire at the Ultra Play Systems building at 391 Kennedy Drive in Red Bud.…
Monroe County fares well at state fair
A number of individuals who had presented at the recent Monroe County Fair went on to successfully represent this community at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Among them were…
Waterloo Chamber hires new director
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently announced a new appointment to its executive director position. Matt Caraway, pastor of Truth Church in Waterloo, will be stepping in…
Tomlinson leaves library board after 43 years
Long-time Waterloo Library Board trustee Judith Tomlinson recently stepped away following 43 years of service. Tomlinson started her career in August 1979, stepping away from her position in June of…
Columbia School Board hears audit
The start of the 2022-23 school year was a positive talking point for the most recent Columbia School Board meeting, as was a positive auditor’s report that took up most…
Monkeypox a minor concern locally
With the country still feeling the impact of COVID-19, Monkeypox has risen as a new concern for many. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner says local residents should not…
Gibault principal resigns
After several days of speculation, a letter to parents of students at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo confirmed that Stephen Kidd has resigned as the school’s principal. No reason…
Darter running for Waterloo mayor
For the first time in more than 15 years, there will be a mayoral race in Waterloo as Ward III Alderman Stan Darter announced he will be challenging Mayor Tom…
WHS Legacy Wall adds faces
The five newest inductees into the Waterloo Legacy Society have been announced. During a ceremony at Waterloo High School set for Oct. 4, the faces of late former superintendent Wayne…