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YMCA fixes up after storm
A severe storm that bombarded the area on June 30 did especially terrible damage to Columbia, knocking down trees, ripping apart roofs and taking out power for the city for…
Trucking trouble for zoning board
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly last Wednesday to discuss two small items. The more substantial of the requests presented to the board concerned Andrew Large, who…
Local SAFE-T Act reactions
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing and Monroe County State’s Attorney Ryan Webb issued a joint press release last week regarding the July 18 Illinois Supreme Court decision ruling the SAFE-T…
Bids, bonds for Columbia schools
With the end of summer vacation fast approaching, the Columbia School Board met recently to take care of a number of small items to prep for the new academic session…
Waterloo OKs handful of measures
During its July 17 meeting, the Waterloo City Council annexed land, approved work contracts and approved a handful of other measures. Aldermen voted in favor of an annexation agreement between…
Tuesday crash injures 4 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday to a three-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 3 at Veterans Parkway in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia police, Columbia EMS, Monroe…
Monday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:15 p.m. Monday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on North Main Street at Ghent Road in Columbia. Responding agencies included Columbia police, Columbia EMS…