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Raging Bulldogs, Ice Eagles to meet again
The Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association regular season is nearing its end point before the playoffs, with both Freeburg-Waterloo and Columbia firmly entrenched atop the league standings. The two rivals…
What to expect in 2018
Much excitement is in store for 2018, not the least of which are the 2018 elections, the myriad of businesses slated to open in Monroe County and the happenings at…
County OKs fee changes, hears ROE update
The Monroe County Board lost no time starting its new calendar year, meeting in public session Tuesday morning at the courthouse. Continuing a review of fees for services by county…
Boil order lifted in area
A boil order for Illinois American Water customers in Columbia and Waterloo in Monroe County and Millstadt and much of St. Clair County was lifted early Friday afternoon. Illinois American…
Police Blotter | 12/26/2018
(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…
Police Blotter | 12/27/2017
(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…
Fatal crash near Millstadt
The Millstadt Fire Department joined the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency agencies Saturday night in responding to a fatal car crash in the 3900 block of Old Oak…
Head-on crash near fairgrounds
Three people were injured – one seriously – during an early morning crash that occurred just west of Waterloo on Friday, Dec. 29. Emergency personnel responded about 1:15 a.m. to…
Thefts from Columbia auto dealerships reported
Columbia police are investigating the thefts of wheels and tires from two local auto dealerships. On Dec. 18, officers responded to Royal Gate Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep in the 500 block of Admiral Weinel…
‘Idea Jam’ slated for Jan. 3
Hecker native Dr. Birton Cowden, University of Massachusettes director of new venture development, is returning to Monroe County for another session of sharing ideas about new business and economic development.…