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Rollover crash east of Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department received assistance from the Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS in responding about 11 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle rollover crash in the area…
Report of smoke at Millstadt funeral home
Columbia firefighters assisted the Millstadt Fire Department in responding about 6 a.m. Sunday to the report of smoke inside the Creason Funeral Home building at 220 W. Washington Street in…
Smoke in home near Fults
The Maeystown and Valmeyer fire departments responded about 1:15 a.m. Sunday to the report of smoke inside a home at 2753 Sutterville Road near Fults. All subjects were reported to…
Dupo man charged with child porn
A Dupo man is facing two counts of felony child pornography in Sangamon County. Court information states that in March, Joseph A. Gould, 29, of Dupo, was charged with possession…
Scout restores Miller-Fiege brick path
Jake Hennes of Columbia recently took on the challenge of helping beautify Columbia’s Main Street, and with much success. Hennes, 17, has been a Boy Scout since he was about…
Retiring Dupo principal leaves lasting impact
Retiring Bluffview Elementary principal John Bione has loved his job and the impact teachers, administrators and he have had on students. “I thought I could do more to help kids…
Eagles earn all-state softball honors
The season may have ended in heartbreak for the Columbia softball squad this spring, but the talent put on display by several Eagles did not go unnoticed. Columbia finished 28-5…
Columbia parents concerned about dual credit
A few Columbia High School parents expressed disappointment with the suspension of a dual credit course during Thursday’s school board meeting. The public outcry began when CHS sent out a…
Waterloo schools need state budget action
District finances once again became the highlight of Monday’s Waterloo school board meeting, as the local and state governments continually fail to provide timely financial relief. This year may prove…
K-9 unit honored at Columbia City Council
The Columbia City Council on Monday gave kudos to Columbia Police Officer Zack Hopkins and his K-9, Daggo, who took second place overall at the recent United States Police Canine…