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Krispin leaving ‘great career’ at WHS
After graduating with her teaching degree, Renee Krispin could not find a full-time teaching job that she liked. So she decided to work as a substitute teacher until in March…
Longtime Columbia school secretary retires
Although she may not have been directly involved in educating children, anyone who knows the Columbia School District knows Jana Eytchison left an indelible mark during her 26 years as…
Retiring teacher ‘loved every minute’ of career
A common theme among Columbia School District retirees this year is the departure of a core group of teachers from the youngest grade levels. Another person in that cohort of…
Integrity cited for failing to report COVID data
Integrity Healthcare of Columbia has received three citations from the Illinois Department of Public Health for failing a federal mandate to report data about coronavirus in its facility. According to…
Vehicle runs off road in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department and Waterloo police responded shortly after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a vehicle striking three parked vehicles in front of the Beard & Holmen…
Driver flees police in East Carondelet before crashing
During the evening of July 11, East Carondelet police pursued a driver who fled a traffic stop attempt. James A. Price, 25, of Olney, was taken into custody after leading…
COVID cases rise in Monroe County
The coronavirus continued its recent spread in Monroe County, with 32 new cases reported over the past week. There are 66 cases active in the county, while the death toll…
Fentanyl overdose in Waterloo
Monroe County EMS and police responded shortly before 4:15 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 200 block of Country Club Lane in Waterloo for the report of an unresponsive…
Fire call at Yo-Toppings
Waterloo Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. for a report of smoke at Yo-Toppings, 624 N. Market Street in Waterloo. Fire personnel opened the front entrance and…
Barn destroyed by fire near Burksville
Three fire departments battled a fire to a large metal barn near Burksville about 8 a.m. Thursday. The Waterloo, Maeystown and Red Bud fire departments responded to 5763 Lemen Road…