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Man dies in Columbia fire
A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Thursday night structure fire. The Columbia Fire Department was assisted by Columbia police and Columbia EMS personnel about 8:45 p.m.…
CCSI fentanyl report false
Emergency personnel responded about 1:30 p.m. Thursday to a report that a teacher may have been exposed to fentanyl at Career Center of Southern Illinois, 6137 Beck Road, Red Bud.…
Cannabis on county’s mind
The imminent legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois on Jan. 1 and how Monroe County will deal with it was a major discussion item at Monday’s county board meeting. …
Camp Wartburg adds rec center
Since Lutheran Children Family Services bought Camp Wartburg in 1996, the facility has grown significantly. Several features have been added including a dining hall and high ropes course, and this…
Martin, Korando race heating up
Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin recently had an ethical complaint filed against him with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. The anonymous…
Waterloo Commons tax extended
By a vote of 6-2, the Waterloo City Council approved measures Monday night to extend an agreement for the Waterloo Commons Business District and a one percent tax at Schnucks…
Waterloo School Board OKs tax levy
The Waterloo School Board unanimously approved its 2019 tax levy, which is payable next year, at its meeting Monday night. The district is requesting to levy $18,187,522, which is an…
Columbia preps for green new year
After advising zoning language changes be drafted for a potential cannabis dispensary last month, Columbia City Council voted Monday night to make changes to city municipal code concerning adult-use cannabis.…
Fire call on Triple Lakes Road
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday to a fire in a basement trash can at 6642 Triple Lakes Road. The fire was out quickly but firefighters assisted…
Snow days for some, headaches for others
A winter storm warning continues for the St. Louis area, with part of Monroe County in the predicted snowfall range of four to seven inches for Monday. Classes were canceled…