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Bicentennial history book finally arrives
On New Year’s Day 2016, bell-ringing ceremonies throughout the county heralded the coming year and set off a year-long observance of the 200th anniversary of Monroe County, which was founded…
CUSD special ed under fire
After facing challenges with Columbia School District’s special education programs, several parents decided to address their concerns during Monday night’s school board meeting. One of the parents had spoken to…
Cops bring Christmas cheer to children
A group of local children received the best Christmas present imaginable when Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Valmeyer and Waterloo police officers took them shopping Saturday at the Waterloo…
Police Blotter | 12/13/2017
(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…
Forgery in Columbia using stolen bank cards
Columbia police are investigating an alleged forgery that took place at a bank in town on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3:20 p.m., officers responded to Associated Bank in the 200…
Eagles win Candy Cane Classic title
The Columbia High School girls basketball team capped off another successful Candy Cane Classic with a victory over Marquette to win the tourney title Saturday afternoon at Gibault Catholic High…
Man shoots self in leg while shopping in Waterloo
A 50-year-old Waterloo man was transported by Monroe County EMS to a St. Louis hospital for treatment of injuries not considered life-threatening Saturday morning after he accidentally shot himself in…
Sheriff makes drug arrest in Waterloo
Felony charges were filed against a rural Waterloo man following a Friday afternoon arrest conducted by Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing. The sheriff said he was driving on Route 3…
Burglaries reported in Hecker
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two burglaries that occurred in the Hecker area over the past two months. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing said his department has also received…
ATM stolen from Waterloo tavern
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of an ATM machine early last week from inside Route 3 Bar & Grill just south of Waterloo. The tavern is…