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Train strikes unoccupied car in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 3:10 a.m. Monday to the railroad crossing at DD Road and Ramsey Road in Columbia after a southbound Union Pacific train struck an unoccupied car on…
Darter aims to move forward
While a number of mail-in ballots have yet to be returned following voting last week, the results of the 2023 Waterloo mayoral election appear to be in, with outgoing alderman…
Grant spikes Stumpy’s expansion
A major grant was recently awarded to Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery, providing assistance to a local business currently overseeing its biggest expansion since being first established. The grant comes from the…
MaryBeth taking her bow
With dozens of plays and musicals under her belt, a much beloved face in Monroe County theatre is stepping away from her work for local schools after 15 years of…
Monroe County opposes Illinois gun ban
Monroe County State’s Attorney Ryan Webb has joined 32 other Illinois counties in supporting an effort to overturn a statewide weapons ban. Public Act 102-1116, also known as the Protect…
Cigar lounge lighting up in Columbia
A new addition to downtown Columbia is expected to fill a unique niche in the community: boutique cigars. Mike Macik, owner of Havana Fine Cigars at 115 E. Whiteside Street,…
Additional lane closure Wednesday on JB Bridge
Drivers heading into Illinois from south St. Louis County may want to allow themselves extra time Wednesday, as crews will close an additional eastbound lane on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge…
HSS celebrates 50 years
Human Support Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a recent 1970s-themed trivia night celebrating the agency’s history and an upcoming Shine Your Light Gala set to highlight…
Made in the USA: Veteran pursues flag-making passion
A Waterloo veteran has spent the past year crafting American flags, placing a special focus on quality, domestic craftwork and giving back to his fellow vets. Originally from Prairie du…
New auto body hub in Waterloo
Two automotive shops in Waterloo recently made a move to the same location, offering a variety of services to those in the area. Waterloo Auto Body – formerly Valentine Auto…