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Barn, camper destroyed in fire

Multiple fire departments responded about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday to 5062 Algonquin Forest off Bohleysville Road for a large fire. The Millstadt, Columbia, Smithton, Waterloo and Hecker fire departments all responded…

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Task force targets vehicle thefts

After a rash of vehicle thefts in Columbia this year, a recently reformed task force is targeting automobile theft in Monroe and St. Clair counties. Since the Columbia Police Department…

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Coleman seeks reversal

Christopher Coleman  filed a motion Nov. 25  requesting the court to reverse and remand a ruling by Judge Stephen McGlynn in April, thus giving him a new trial.  “(Coleman) asserts…

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The singing superintendent

At a recent Waterloo School Board meeting, the board discussed adding guitar classes to Waterloo High School’s music program.  Board president John Caupert jokingly suggested Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian…

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Puppies named after officer who took action

A local woman brought her 7-week-old labradoodle puppies into the Waterloo Police Department on Friday afternoon, but it was more than a social  call.  The dogs are known as “Potter’s…

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County finances in good shape

The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…

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New store in historic schoolhouse

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia’s historic schoolhouse is now home to A Fresh Look! by Cynthia, a custom cabinet and countertop and resale store.  The building, which opened to…

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Rau-Athon raises over $1,000

A Thanksgiving tradition that started in 2012 with only about 25 people raised more than $1,000 this year for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Over 100 participants in the annual…

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No marijuana in Maeystown

As expected, the Maeystown Village Board unanimously voted at its meeting last Monday night to pass an ordinance totally prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses.  Treasurer Mike Fausz had previously said as…

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Horse trailer fire near Fults

The Maeystown Fire Department responded shortly before 4:10 p.m. Tuesday to a horse trailer on fire at 2816 Maus Road east of Fults. The burning trailer was not near a…

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