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Motorcycle chase ends in arrest

A Waterloo man was taken into custody early Sunday after leading police on a high-speed chase on his motorcycle before crashing in the county. Ethan A. Green, 21, of Waterloo,…

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Graffiti reported at Metter Park in Columbia

Columbia police are investigating multiple reports of spray-painted graffiti in the area of Metter Park that occurred over the weekend. At about 7:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to Metter Park…

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Saturday morning crash in Waterloo

Police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 6:30 a.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash requiring extrication on Route 3 south of Vandebrook Drive in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a…

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Rollover crash east of Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 10:30 p.m. Friday to a vehicle rollover on Floraville Road just east of Martini Road near Baxmeyer Construction east of Waterloo.  Police said a 2003 Honda…

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Piranhas end summer swim season

The Waterloo Piranhas youth swim team enjoyed a successful summer despite not winning a meet. The Piranhas ended their season with a fourth place finish at the Kaskaskia Conference meet…

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Riedel an advocate for senior programs

With uncertainty on the minds of many due to yearly state and federal government budget wranglings, it’s no wonder people are concerned. While health care seems to be one of…

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Broskes continue cause of serving animals

When her boys were both little, Angie Broske of Waterloo recalls bringing them in to volunteer at Helping Strays. “I wanted to get (them) thinking about doing things for others,”…

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Marquardt rules the roost as poultry superintendent

Hank Marquardt strode into the poultry and rabbit barn last Wednesday afternoon at the Monroe County Fair. Another volunteer followed behind, carrying a box overflowing with hundreds of tags awarding…

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Smooth sailing at this year’s fair

Mild temperatures and largely clear skies brought out the masses last week to the 70th annual Monroe County Fair. “It was just a great fair this year,” said Monroe County…

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Police Blotter | 7/26/2017

(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…

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