Community
Puppy love in Monroe County
In a span of 15 minutes last Monday, the Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter received two calls about separate instances of abandoned...
Community
Splash pad talks flow
With a late June deadline getting closer by the day, the Waterloo Park District once again pushed a decision on its proposed splash pad...
Community
Running at Disney
Local residents recently participated in an event at Disney World that saw them run 48.6 miles each over the course of four days.
The Dopey...
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Tuesday evening crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 6:05 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 just north of Veterans Parkway.
Responding agencies...
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Tuesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash with possible injury on Route 3 at North Main Street in Columbia.
Responding...
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Tractor fire in shed near Columbia
Firefighters from Columbia, Valmeyer and Waterloo responded about 1:45 p.m. Monday to a tractor on fire inside a shed on a farm at 2132...
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Saturday night crash on I-255
The Dupo and Prairie du Pont fire departments assisted EMS personnel and the Illinois State Police in responding shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday to...
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Chimney fire near Hecker
The Hecker and Red Bud fire departments responded about 8:40 a.m. Sunday to a chimney fire that spread to the attic of a home...
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Police assist with CMS student matter
Columbia police assisted school officials in handling a potential threat situation Wednesday morning involving a middle school student.
Police said a Columbia Middle School...
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Waterloo traffic pole damaged by semi
The Waterloo police and fire departments responded just before 4:15 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a traffic signal being struck by a truck...
Business
Mr. BBQ keeps on smokin’
After bouncing from location to location in St. Clair and Monroe counties, Mr. BBQ has found a new home in Columbia, with a strong...
Community
PDR troop adds 4 Eagle Scouts
Prairie du Rocher Boy Scout Troop 338 recently announced four of its members achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Earning this honor were Tristin...
