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Deadly new drug cocktail hitting the streets
A sober expression painted Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill’s face as he leaned back in his chair, hands in his coat pockets, reflecting on the tragedy of the newest deadly…
Pasture fire south of Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 1:25 p.m. Friday to a pasture on fire at 5818 LL Road near R Road and Sportsman Road. The caller informed emergency dispatch that…
BOYS HOOPS: Columbia advances to regional title game
Survive and advance. The Columbia boys basketball team did just that in a Class 3A Waterloo Regional semifinal contest Wednesday night with a 55-39 win over Civic Memorial. In a…
House fire on Trout Camp Road
The Waterloo and Valmeyer fire departments responded about 9:25 a.m. Thursday to a house fire at 3121 Trout Camp Road. The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze,…
Teen court offers remedies to young offenders
During a mock trial last Friday, a young offender stood before a jury in a dimly lit lecture hall awaiting her sentence after being arrested for criminal trespass and possession…
Overdose totals analyzed
An increase in 2016 drug overdoses had cast a dark cloud over Monroe County, but 2017 numbers show a more positive outlook. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill’s report for 2017…
How much do your legislators make?
In less than a month, the polls will open up for Illinois residents to choose primary candidates for local, state and federal…
Police Blotter | 2/21/2018
(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…
Mother killed, 6 kids injured in Columbia crash
A local mother was killed and her six young children were injured after their Chevrolet Suburban was struck by a dump truck shortly before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Columbia.…
Eagles oust Bulldogs in rivalry regional hoops clash
Monroe County rivals Columbia and Waterloo met on the basketball court Monday night for the third time this season, with the winner moving on and the loser going home. Despite…