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Fire destroys hay barn near Maeystown
The Maeystown, Valmeyer, Prairie du Rocher, Columbia and Waterloo fire departments responded shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday to the report of a fully engulfed large hay shed fire on a…
Man dies in crash at Waterloo Walmart
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with police and EMS personnel to the Waterloo Walmart back parking lot for an overturned vehicle with entrapment shortly before 6 a.m. Friday. Waterloo…
Vehicle fire on I-255
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 2:40 p.m. Thursday to a fully engulfed vehicle fire on I-255 eastbound near the Fish Lake overpass. The Dupo Fire Department was requested for…
Catalytic converter theft in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter from truck in the 300 block of Old Route 3. The theft was reported early Wednesday afternoon, but could have…
Sandheinrich scares up short film awards
COVID-19 restrictions gave many an opportunity to learn a new skill or become reacquainted with a forgotten pastime. Waterloo native Connor Sandheinrich decided to use that opportunity to create an…
Black vultures a problem for cattle farmers
Calving season poses its own challenges for livestock raisers, but a new problem has been plaguing cattle farmers around Monroe County: black vultures. Black vultures will kill and consume young…
Pickleball discussed in Columbia
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had something unexpected at its June 22 meeting: an audience. The first meeting of the newest board members for the current term met…
Meetings set for Cornerstone Laine
The fate of a proposed women’s drug and alcohol recovery residence in Waterloo will be known soon. The meeting dates for the Waterloo Planning Commission and the Waterloo Zoning Board…
Changes for Illinois motorists on July 1
Beginning Thursday, Illinois drivers will see an increase in the state motor fuel tax rate and twice annually insurance verifications. On July 1, the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax rate for…
Waterloo to build new water tower
As part of plans to construct its own water treatment plant, the City of Waterloo has made steps to build a larger new water tower in town. The Waterloo Planning…