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New cutting-edge laundromat in Columbia
The latest business to come to Columbia is taking a high-tech approach to a familiar type of business. That new establishment is Columbia Laundry, located at 287 Southwoods Center. “It’s…
Monday crash in downtown Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS responded to a vehicle crash on South Market Street at Mill Street about 12:30 p.m. Monday. There was no immediate word on…
Crash involving motorcycle on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 11:45 a.m. Sunday to a crash involving a motorcycle on Bluff Road at Hanover Road between Columbia and Waterloo. Monroe County EMS was requested to…
Two-vehicle crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 4:30 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and North Market Street in Waterloo. Responding agencies included Waterloo police, Monroe County…
Monroe County reports 12th coronavirus death; Cedarhurst worker tests positive
Monroe County reported another death related to coronavirus on Saturday in addition to a new case. There are now 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here, while the death toll increased…
CFD assists with flooded lake near home
The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday to a report of a small lake flooding and getting near a home at 7545 State Route 158. The high…
WFD responds to downed power line
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a power line and tree on fire in the area of 2629 Hanover Road near Chesapeake Trail.…
Thefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Police said the incidents occurred in the 100 block of Gall…
Attempted burglary in Millstadt
The Millstadt Police Department is investigating a report of criminal damage to property and attempted burglary to a garage. The incident occurred on South Tyler Street near Adams Street. “It…
State OKs budget and vote by mail
The Illinois General Assembly met for four days last week in a coronavirus-shortened session to vote on several bills, including a budget for the next fiscal year and one that…