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Media literacy vs. ‘fake news’
(Editor’s note: Continuing our series on media literacy, this article will explore the need for consumers to be informed about the reliability of information disseminated by various sources.) Just last…
Another impressive year for startUP
Recently, Monroe County startUP students saw the two most anticipated parts of the year – the announcement of entrepreneur of the year and the annual trade show. Kambrie Cooper, the…
Seboldt stepping into new role
After 26 years, Brenda Seboldt is ending her time as Monroe County Farm Bureau certified manager and is preparing to step into a new role with the Illinois Farm Bureau. …
Monday truck crash near Dupo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before noon Monday to a vehicle crash in the area of BB Road and Davis Street Ferry along I-255 near the Monroe County-St. Clair County line.…
Vehicle strikes power pole
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a vehicle crash in the area of 7400 Deer Hill Road north of Foster Pond. A driver told 911 he struck a…
Earthquake felt in Monroe County
The United States Geological Survey reported a minor earthquake just west of the northern tip of Monroe County in St. Louis County early Friday evening. A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded…
Reckless driver turns self in
A Missouri man wanted for an April 21 reckless driving incident in Columbia turned himself in Wednesday. Gregory Ross, 46, of High Ridge, Mo., was charged with felony aggravated fleeing…
SUV stolen from Waterloo, other vehicles entered
A new SUV was stolen and multiple other vehicles were entered early Wednesday morning in Waterloo, after which the suspects fled north at a high rate of speed and escaped…
IEPA turns on Columbia leaf issue
When the City of Columbia purchased a Titan Pro Plus Vacuum in September, the stated goal was to improve the city’s leaf and limb program while also saving money over…
Waterloo school board talks finances
The Waterloo School Board’s April meeting kicked off with a public hearing for the amended fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron highlighted a few main changes…