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Stumpf’s legacy aids seniors
After three decades of providing healthy meals and a place for senior citizens to occupy their time, Columbia senior center director Pat Stumpf knew it was time to retire. But…
Drugs stolen in Columbia Walgreens break-in
Police are investigating the theft of many prescription medications from the Columbia Walgreens pharmacy following an early Wednesday morning break-in. “They were in and out of there quick, probably less…
Fire damages Columbia home
Multiple fire departments responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to a house fire in the 300 block of Longview Drive in Columbia. Columbia received assistance from the Millstadt and Waterloo…
Police Blotter | 4/4/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
CHS student expelled for threats
The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Monday night to expel a student who allegedly threatened several Columbia High School students via social media last month and included their names on…
Truck, mower stolen in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the Saturday morning theft of a pickup truck with a trailer hauling a riding lawnmower. Police were notified shortly after 5:40 a.m. that a pewter 2002…
Crash south of Hecker
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Hecker Fire Department assisted EMS personnel in responding to a vehicle crash on Route 159 about one mile north of LL Road near Hecker…
I-255 pavement repairs in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane restrictions will be encountered along northbound and southbound Interstate 255 from Route 157 to Route 15 in St. Clair County beginning Monday. These lane…
Bulldogs win soccer clash with Hawks
The Waterloo and Gibault girls soccer teams renewed their cross-town rivalry Saturday morning, battling it out on Easter weekend. Sydney Luedeman scored both goals for the Bulldogs in the 2-0…
New street clock coming to Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of a street clock to be installed downtown early this summer. The decorative 12-foot-tall clock will be stationed on a…