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State’s attorney: ‘use of force justified’ in Red Bud officer-involved shooting
During a Monday afternoon press conference, Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker provided details on the fatal shooting of a man by police early Sunday morning on Route 3 in…
Man struck by vehicle in domestic dispute
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded about 6:45 p.m. Friday to a male subject reportedly struck by a vehicle driven by his girlfriend during a dispute in the 3600 block…
Dupo man charged in Belleville battery
A Dupo man was charged this week following a domestic battery early Thursday in Belleville. Shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 303…
McDermott named assistant principal
After remaining vacant for more than a year due to lower attendance during the pandemic, the Waterloo School Board filled the assistant principal position at Waterloo High School most recently…
Zoning board opposes recovery residence
The Waterloo Zoning Board of appeals went against the recommendation of the Waterloo Planning Commission on Thursday night when it voted 5-2 against two petitions related to a recovery residence.…
Car vs. pole near Vandebrook
The Waterloo police and fire departments and Monroe County EMS responded about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a vehicle that had struck a utility pole on Vandebrook Drive…
Columbia may cut committees
The first full meeting of the newest Columbia City Council focused on adjusting to change. Two items of lengthy discussion Monday night involved the extension of outdoor dining in Columbia…
Monroe County net worth increases
The Monroe County Board on Monday heard results from the annual audit of the county’s finances. Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson partners Shawn Williamson and Keith Slusser delivered their firm’s audit…
COVID receding locally
By virtually every metric, the coronavirus pandemic is at its least severe in Monroe County in roughly a year or more. The county recorded just seven more COVID-19 cases since…
Country Club Lane concerns
Concerns over the condition of Country Club Lane by City of Waterloo residents who travel on it regularly took center stage during Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting. Tim Holmes and…