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County schools pay teachers less than the state average
The average pay for a teacher in Monroe County is substantially less than the state average, according to an analysis by the Republic-Times. Data from the Illinois State Board of…
Wehrenberg leaves lasting legacy
Monday’s game in Freeburg was more than just a conference championship boys basketball contest between Columbia Middle School and Millstadt. It marked the end of a storybook coaching career for…
New governor takes office
Shortly after noon on Monday, Democrat J.B. Pritzker became the 43rd governor of Illinois. Pritzker’s inauguration ceremony took place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, with other statewide officials,…
Shutdown has minimal local impact
Monroe County citizens are among those across the country who are feeling the impact of the federal government shutdown, albeit to a lesser extent than some. Perhaps the largest portion…
Police Blotter | 1/9/2019
(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…
Another vehicle stolen, others entered in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of an SUV early Sunday morning as well as three vehicle break-ins during the same time period. A black 2007 Cadillac Escalade was stolen…
Apartment fire in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department was joined by multiple neighboring departments in battling an apartment complex fire at 205 Agnew Street off Bottom Avenue early Monday night. Flames were showing from…
Sunday shed fire in Valmeyer
A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a shed at 402 Cedar Bluff Drive in Valmeyer. A neighbor discovered the fire at about 2 p.m. Valmeyer Fire Department, assisted by Waterloo and…
Man charged in Waterloo shooting death
Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackles, Kyle Roider ambled into a Monroe County courtroom Monday morning with two words to say about a crime that has a community…
Snowy Friday crashes in Monroe County
Emergency personnel responded to a handful of vehicle crashes in snowy conditions throughout Monroe County on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., a two-vehicle crash was reported in the area…