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Propane tank leak in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after noon Monday to 714 Eckert Lane after an excavator on the property struck a propane tank, causing a leak. Responding firefighters remained on…
Thursday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash with injury shortly before noon Thursday in the 500 block of South Market Street outside of Casa Romero in Waterloo. The vehicles involved…
Injury crash north of Millstadt
Emergency personnel responded about 9 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving a vehicle striking a tree with injuries in the 3300 block of Zingg Road near Mueller Road north of…
Recovery residence clears a hurdle
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night provided a boost in efforts to open a women’s drug and alcohol recovery residence at the former independent senior living community known as…
Reckless driving report on Route 3
Police were notified of a motorcycle driving recklessly at speeds about 100 miles per hour on Route 3 southbound at the southern end of Columbia about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday. The…
State budget, laws passed
Springfield saw its usual flurry of political activity Memorial Day weekend, as lawmakers passed a budget and several notable bills in the waning hours of the spring legislative session. Budget…
‘Swiss Army Knife’ of ICS retires
The Swiss Army Knife of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will soon not be lending her myriad skills to the school. Sue Lewis is retiring after 33 years of full-time employment…
Levee officials discuss challenges
Representatives of three levee districts in southern Monroe County discussed challenges they are facing in preserving the integrity of their areas against flooding with the Monroe County Board on Monday.…
Columbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night. In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had on the education of Columbia’s…
Illinois Caverns opening June 16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Illinois Caverns near Burksville will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16 after being closed for more than 10 years. Gov. JB…