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Two-vehicle crash near Hecker
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Hecker Fire Department responded around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday for an automobile accident involving two vehicles on Route 156 just west of Hecker. The cars…
Waterloo FFA wins national award
The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The group won the National…
Gibault honors its veterans
A new feature at Gibault Catholic High School honors certain alumni similar to other accomplished students. The feature is a military honor wall created by the Gibault Men’s Club to…
Abbey owner provides update
With the Immaculate Conception School and church now completely moved to a new location off Palmer Road, the former parish grounds on Main Street in Columbia are ready to experience…
Cannabis biz ban in Waterloo
Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town. In June, Illinois became the 11th state to allow recreational marijuana. Effective…
Concerns over proposed cell tower
The Monroe County Board on Monday listened to concerns from rural Columbia residents in regard to a proposed new AT&T cell tower. Monroe County Director of Mapping and Platting Mike…
Red Bud author pens children’s book
With Halloween over, the holiday season is in full swing and one local author has an offering that could be a welcome addition to families’ holiday tradition. That is “The…
Sunday night garage fire in Dupo
Dupo firefighters got a quick hit on a heavily involved garage fire Sunday night and stopped it from spreading to the nearby residence. A Dupo police officer spotted the blaze…
Rash of vehicle break-ins, thefts throughout area overnight
Local law enforcement agencies are investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles entered and at least three vehicles stolen overnight. Columbia police said a black Chevrolet Traverse with Illinois license plates…
Missouri man tried to trade pipe bomb for meth in Columbia
A Missouri man entered a guilty plea this week in federal court to charges stemming from a pipe bomb for drugs transaction in Columbia last year. Donald K. Novy, 35,…