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Holiday hope for Danielle
Danielle Bergmann, a Columbia woman with a passion for animals, recently underwent lifesaving brain surgery to remove a tumor pressing on her pituitary gland, the community continuing to support her…
Boot Scoot into 2025
The class fundraising event for this year’s Monroe County startUP class takes place this week, with this group of young entrepreneurs inviting folks to welcome the new year by line…
Baldwin Power Plant to continue through ’27
The Baldwin Power Plant, originally scheduled to close by the end of 2025, will continue operations through 2027, a decision that ensures the plant remains a vital part of the…
Youth hunting opportunity
Youngsters ages 10-17 can apply now for wingshooting clinic and pheasant hunt opportunities scheduled at two Illinois state parks, including the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Randolph County on…
Road rage incident in Monroe County
Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred about 5 p.m. Monday. Per an Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network broadcast, the incident began on I-255 southbound near the…
Gambling machine thefts at Waterloo, Red Bud gas stations
Police are investigating thefts that occurred early Monday morning at Waterloo and Red Bud gas stations. At about 12:30 a.m., four Black males entered Mobil On The Run, 1000 N.…
Missing teen alert in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it is investigating a missing juvenile runaway case and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Hannah Hesterberg, 15, of Columbia. The MCSD posted…
Early morning DUI crash near Wartburg
Emergency personnel responded about 12:40 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Maeystown Road at JJ Road just south of Waterloo. The driver of the 2013 Ford Focus, Brian K.…
ATV crash near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2:40 p.m. Wednesday to a four-wheeler crash in the 1700 block of Herbst Road near the railroad tracks. Initial reports indicated the male driver of…
Assessor change in Monroe County
A week before the second due date of the latest property tax cycle, the resignation of Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz was made official. During a rare Friday…