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County mulls 911 system change
In the wake of last week’s temporary failure of the 911 call system, Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe sought approval from commissioners Monday to change companies providing that…
Where’s your vaccine?
Although over 32.8 million Americans have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rollout of this key pandemic-ending tool has been marked by confusion and frustration. Individuals…
New CPD chief keeping positive
A familiar face is now leading the Columbia Police Department. Jason Donjon was sworn in as chief on Monday night. “I am honored to be the next police chief in…
More steps toward new water plant
The Waterloo City Council approved more steps in the city’s plan to build its own water plant Monday night. First, the council OK’d the purchase of 27.62 acres of land…
County crime totals down
All four Monroe County law enforcement agencies were not as busy in 2020, with at least some of that decrease being attributable to the COVID pandemic. Waterloo The Waterloo Police…
Theft from Rural King in Waterloo
Police were alerted about 7:35 p.m. Tuesday to a theft from the Rural King store in Waterloo. The subject was a white male wearing a reflective yellow shirt and overalls…
Home invasion in Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lucas M. Hays, 24, of Waterloo, following a Saturday home invasion. Court information alleges that Hays entered a dwelling place at 7889 Buck Run…
Fire damages duplex near Dupo
The Dupo, Prairie du Pont, Cahokia and Columbia fire departments responded about 9:30 p.m. Monday to a fire in the attic area of a duplex at 2333 Old Route 3…
COVID death toll at 80 in Monroe County
The death toll from COVID-19 in Monroe County rose to 80 on Monday with the deaths of a man and woman, both in their 70s and not associated with long-term…
Stolen vehicle speeds away on I-255
An Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network bulletin was issued about 12:15 p.m. Monday for a stolen black Kia that was eluding police from Route 15 in St. Clair County…