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Hall of Fame nods for hoops greats, coaches
Some key names in Monroe County high school hoops history will be recognized later this year as new inductees in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The IBCA…
Upstate soccer site shows local love
Several local high school soccer players were recognized for their talents with mentions in statewide lists on ChicagolandSoccer.org. Those making the third annual Chicagoland Soccer All-State Team were Gibault seniors…
Local athletes enjoying college success
Monroe County was well-represented on the college sports scene this past fall, with more than 50 local high school graduates competing at the next level in football, soccer, volleyball, golf…
Sheriff: DEA involvement paying off
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing touted the benefits of his department’s involvement in the Drug Enforcement Agency task force during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. “We have been…
CPD adds officers
Professional police officers nationwide spend much of their days on the job embattled and at odds with the populace they are sworn to protect. But Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul,…
County adds to legal team
Monroe County has added Jennifer Becker-Roscow as a second assistant state’s attorney. She brings ample experience with her. She has worked as an assistant state’s attorney in Washington County since…
Tough young girls keep fighting
Three Waterloo girls – Lydia Boyer, Elsa Wiemerslage and Audrey Stanley – have spent the last few years battling various ailments. That fight continues for all three of the girls,…
School board candidates remain on ballot
All four candidates for the Columbia School Board who faced objections will remain on the ballot for the April election following a Friday hearing before the County Electoral Board. Cresita…
Local woman killed in Florida
Communities in two states are reeling after the death of beloved former guidance counselor Fran Axley. A winter resident of Naples, Fla., and a summer resident of Waterloo, Axley was…
Police Blotter | 1/2/2019
(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…