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History shapes views on Ukraine
Two days after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv resident Kateryna Pesotska called her father in Mariupol, recounting the destruction she witnessed. He did not believe her. Pesotska,…
COVID survivor lucky to be alive
Over two years after then-president Donald Trump declared a state of emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, some who had become infected with the disease are still in a state…
Road District 5 concerns raised
Some residents of Monroe County Road District 5 are sounding the alarm on what they believe to be hazardous road conditions, from potholes to alleged flood submerged electrical boxes. Road…
Brush fire near Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 2:45 p.m. Monday to a brush fire in the area of 5867 Old Baum Church Road. An arriving police officer said the woods were…
Vehicle fire on Route 3 in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded at 3 p.m. Saturday to a vehicle fire on Route 3 southbound at Veterans Parkway. Upon firefighter arrival, it was a fully involved engine compartment…
Gas leak in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department and Valmeyer Police Department responded about 2:40 p.m. Saturday to a gas leak reported at 114 E. Hunters Ridge in Valmeyer. Ameren was also requested to…
Woman dies after being struck by car in Waterloo
A young woman died at the scene after she was struck by a car in the roadway last Wednesday evening in Waterloo. Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded shortly…
Ruma convent to close
After 146 years of service, advocacy, community, presence and worship at the Ruma Center, the Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ are relocating to Benedictine Living Community…
County feeling effects of inflation
County revenues are up from budget expectations for the year, a trend Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein described as a “double-edged sword.” At Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County…
Columbia schools in planning mode
As COVID cases decline, the Columbia School Board, like many others, is moving its discussions away from testing and social distancing and toward future planning. March’s meeting showed this includes…