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Court denies Sunset Overlook’s request
Judge Julia Gomric denied Sunset Overlook’s request that she reconsider an Aug. 14 order that prohibits the Columbia establishment from certain activities. Gomric made that ruling at the St. Clair…
Splash pad pursued in Waterloo
The Waterloo Park District is working toward building a splash pad at William Zimmer Memorial Park. At its meeting on Aug. 16, the park district board voted to apply for…
Valmeyer allows UTVs on roads
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… golf cart? The Village of Valmeyer has passed an ordinance that will allow utility vehicles and golf carts on the streets within…
Gibault gaming club fills a niche
For some people, high school’s social structure can be trying as students struggle to find those they get along with. A Gibault Catholic High School club aims to give students…
Police Blotter | 8-28-19
(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…
Tractor, bicycle collide in Waterloo
A 21-year-old New Athens man was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital after the bicycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a farm tractor pulling an implement…
Fatal crash in Columbia
A car crash early Monday afternoon in Columbia resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Survival Flight helicopter responded to airlift one person to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in…
ATV crash near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 6:20 p.m. Saturday to the 700 block of Berger Road in rural Monroe County for an ATV crash involving a 13-year-old. The crash victim was…
Renault tavern burglarized
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating another burglary that occurred early Saturday morning. Police said Freeda’s Bar, located at 2071 Main Street in Renault, was burglarized about 3 a.m.…
Hopkins funeral, procession details announced
The Illinois State Police on Friday released specific information for Trooper Nick Hopkins funeral services this weekend. Hopkins was shot and killed last Friday while serving a warrant in East…