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Fire call in Maeystown
The Maeystown Fire Department responded to the 1300 block of Franklin Street about 6:50 p.m. Thursday for a fire in a basement. A fire official said shortly before 7 p.m.…
Injury crash involving deer in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 12:40 p.m. Thursday to a vehicle crash involving a deer on Route 3 at Carl Street in Columbia with injury sustained to the male driver.…
Judge Doyle to retire
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Doyle is set to retire next year. Doyle, a Democrat, confirmed that his retirement date is Dec. 6, 2020 after Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court…
Wednesday night crash on JJ Road
Monroe County EMS, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday to JJ Road south of Waterloo about a mile west of Wm.…
Two-vehicle crash near Hecker
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Hecker Fire Department responded around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday for an automobile accident involving two vehicles on Route 156 just west of Hecker. The cars…
Waterloo FFA wins national award
The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The group won the National…
Gibault honors its veterans
A new feature at Gibault Catholic High School honors certain alumni similar to other accomplished students. The feature is a military honor wall created by the Gibault Men’s Club to…
Abbey owner provides update
With the Immaculate Conception School and church now completely moved to a new location off Palmer Road, the former parish grounds on Main Street in Columbia are ready to experience…
Cannabis biz ban in Waterloo
Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town. In June, Illinois became the 11th state to allow recreational marijuana. Effective…
Concerns over proposed cell tower
The Monroe County Board on Monday listened to concerns from rural Columbia residents in regard to a proposed new AT&T cell tower. Monroe County Director of Mapping and Platting Mike…