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Attempted theft at Waterloo Walmart
Neighboring police agencies were on the lookout Sunday evening following an attempted retail theft at Walmart in Waterloo. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., an occupant of a black Dodge work truck…
Police pursuit Friday on I-255
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a tan 2009 Mercury SUV sped away from a deputy attempting to make a traffic stop on I-255 westbound about 1:45 p.m.…
Friday brush fire near Millstadt
The Columbia and Waterloo fire departments assisted the Millstadt Fire Department with a brush fire near the 6000 block of Prairie Drive just off of Route 158 between Triple Lakes…
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…