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Two-vehicle crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 3 and North Main Street in Columbia. The vehicles involved were an Amazon delivery…
Inmate dies at county jail
The Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate in the Monroe County Jail early Friday morning. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing stated in a press release that…
Man throws wooden brick through window of moving car
A local man was charged with a felony following a violent incident Tuesday in Burksville Station. Alan L. Horn, 54, of Waterloo, is charged with aggravated battery in a public…
Barn, camper destroyed in fire
Multiple fire departments responded about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday to 5062 Algonquin Forest off Bohleysville Road for a large fire. The Millstadt, Columbia, Smithton, Waterloo and Hecker fire departments all responded…
Task force targets vehicle thefts
After a rash of vehicle thefts in Columbia this year, a recently reformed task force is targeting automobile theft in Monroe and St. Clair counties. Since the Columbia Police Department…
Coleman seeks reversal
Christopher Coleman filed a motion Nov. 25 requesting the court to reverse and remand a ruling by Judge Stephen McGlynn in April, thus giving him a new trial. “(Coleman) asserts…
The singing superintendent
At a recent Waterloo School Board meeting, the board discussed adding guitar classes to Waterloo High School’s music program. Board president John Caupert jokingly suggested Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian…
Puppies named after officer who took action
A local woman brought her 7-week-old labradoodle puppies into the Waterloo Police Department on Friday afternoon, but it was more than a social call. The dogs are known as “Potter’s…
County finances in good shape
The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…
New store in historic schoolhouse
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia’s historic schoolhouse is now home to A Fresh Look! by Cynthia, a custom cabinet and countertop and resale store. The building, which opened to…