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Vehicle break-in at Columbia Lakes
Police are investigating a vehicle break-in that occurred early Friday morning in the Columbia Lakes subdivision. A witness told police they observed a skinny male wearing a black hoodie in…
Wednesday motorcycle crash in rural Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a motorcycle crash on HH Road near Deer Hill Road west of…
Catalytic converter thefts in Millstadt
Police are investigating the theft of two catalytic converters from vehicles in Millstadt. On Oct. 28, Millstadt police took two catalytic converter theft reports. One was at Schubert’s Smokehouse, 700…
Monthly sessions help you be well
The Monroe County University of Illinois Extension Office is hosting a series of sessions aimed at helping educate residents about food and health. Wellness Wednesdays are the extension’s latest offering…
Columbia talks report card, school years
The district’s performance on this year’s Illinois Report Card was the biggest topic of conversation at the most recent Columbia School Board meeting. Columbia Assistant Superintendent of Schools Alyssa Smith…
Giving is what this Pirate does
By COREY SAATHOFF Editor Valmeyer High School’s new pirate mascot costume was made possible through the donations of 1971 graduate Vicki Glotfelty Miller. Miller, who was honored as a recipient…
Guilty plea in sex abuse case
A 41-year-old St. Louis man entered a guilty plea recently in Monroe County Circuit Court on a felony charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Sentencing for Matthew T. Hubbard is…
Vote early, or on time
Early voting and vote-by-mail for the Nov. 8 election has been keeping pace with 2018 numbers, according to Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean. Despite a “light” turnout during the first…
Tripledemic a concern
With COVID-19 still plaguing the country, healthcare professionals are already identifying what could prove to be a tripledemic this flu season. The influenza and respiratory syncytial viruses have already seen…
From Maeystown to Ukraine
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent war began more than eight months ago, what began as constant media coverage of the region has dwindled significantly. For Maeystown resident…