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Fire destroys Dupo home
Multiple departments battled a house fire at 500 S. Main Street in Dupo late Sunday night. The call came out about 10:30 p.m. The structure, located directly across the street…
Extension has new leader
Those in the agriculture community have begun to familiarize themselves with a new face in a high-profile role. That is Amy Cope, who took over last Monday as county extension…
Stabbing victim grateful for second chance at life
When Dr. Bradley Ross, a general and trauma surgeon at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County, rounded the corner, a smile broke out on his face. When 15-year-old Jonathan…
Fausz retiring from county
In 1981, the Monroe County assessor’s office was in what Mike Fausz described as “turmoil.” The assessor at that time was under fire because he was not doing his job…
Police report 2019 totals
Like in 2018, calls for service increased at two of the main police departments in Monroe County last year, though the two that went up were different than in 2018. …
Dupo man bounces back
In order to get where he is today as president and owner of Inline Data Systems in Columbia, Justin Wilkerson had to overcome so much adversity people tell him it’s…
Giving back to first responders
Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders. For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…
CHS considers rebranding
Columbia High School will soon be getting a makeover. CHS Principal Brian Reeves spoke to the Columbia School Board at its January meeting about wanting to rebrand the school by…
Art on wheels
Monroe County residents may soon see a blast from the past on the streets: a 1968 Airstream. This throwback to another era is not a typical travel trailer, but a…
I-255 closure begins Feb. 1
Those who travel north on Interstate 255 past Cahokia will need to plan a new route starting Feb. 1. The Illinois Department of Transportation said it is scheduled to begin…