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Waterloo crash injures 5
The Waterloo police and fire departments and Monroe County EMS responded early Sunday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries on Route 3 at Park Street (Route 156). Police…
Courthouse confusion for county
The implementation of Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act in 2023 and the beginning of the 24th Judicial Circuit this December has created an air of uncertainty for many involved in the…
To forgive or forget college debt relief?
The recent announcement from the Biden Administration concerning a proposed Student Debt Relief Plan has sparked significant controversy. While some emphasize personal responsibility when it comes to taking care of…
Firebird drives on, with love
A trail of classic cars snaked through Waterloo Saturday afternoon as a group of Firebird enthusiasts went to reveal a restored car to a young man who had recently lost…
Columbia sports complex proposed
The Columbia City Council at its meeting last Tuesday night heard a request for a special use permit to build SILO Sports Complex near Bluff and DD roads. Columbia resident…
Troup retires from Immanuel Lutheran
The associate pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo is stepping away from the position following 26 years of service. Rev. Dr. Tony Troup first joined Immanuel as sole pastor…
Tuesday evening crash near Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday for a report of an accident on Route 3 near JJ Road by the Sydenstricker…
Scooter crash near Waterloo Country Club
Police and EMS personnel responded about 6:15 p.m. Monday to a scooter crash on Country Club Lane just west of Rogers Street outside of the Waterloo Country Club. The male…
Sunday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle crash about 7:30 a.m. Sunday on southbound Route 3 at Route 158 in Columbia. Police said a silver 2016 Chevy Cruze driven by Randi…
Saturday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash at about 6:05 p.m. Saturday on Palmer Road near Old Route 3 in Columbia. Police said a 2002 Buick driven by Michael Gummersheimer,…