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I-255 exit ramp traffic tie-up
Rush hour traffic into Columbia was tied up briefly early Thursday evening due to a combination of incidents. First, a minor traffic crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on the…
Meth remains a concern in Monroe County
In 2020, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department made 26 controlled substances and 45 methamphetamine arrests. Based on the numbers seen so far, Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing predicts the county…
Columbia woman pitching in to help East St. Louis
Over 100 years after the 1917 East St. Louis Riot, one Columbia resident is joining calls for reparations for that city, stating it would reduce gun violence and in turn…
Columbia annexation aggravation
The Columbia City Council met for more than three hours in regular session on July 6. Nearly one third of that time was dedicated to discussion of a proposed annexation…
Waterloo sidewalks coming together
Waterloo’s plans to connect its walkways are coming together. Last week, workers were seen constructing a sidewalk along South Market Street from Route 3 to the entrance of Waterloo High…
Southwest Illinois Connector sees some progress
After being talked about for decades, the massive Southwest Illinois Connector project is getting closer to starting construction, as it recently secured new funding and the Illinois Department of Transportation…
So far, so good with this year’s corn
It’s almost impossible to miss it even at highway speed as one drives through Monroe County, but the second crop of the summer’s big three is maturing. The gold…
Shed fire south of Waterloo
The Red Bud Fire Department responded shortly after 3:10 p.m Tuesday to a shed fire in the 6600 block of Shields Lane off Route 3 south of Waterloo. Heat from…
Good Samaritan dies at crash site
Many were stunned at the news of Roger Muertz’ sudden passing, but none were surprised that he was trying to help someone. Muertz, 57, of Modoc, died late Sunday night…
It’s county fair time
With last year’s event canceled due to COVID-19, Monroe County Fair Association President Don Schrader is proud to proclaim this year’s fair will be business as usual. “Naturally last year…