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Fallen father’s Ford passed on
When the Walsh family walked into Mertz Ford in Millstadt on Saturday, they were greeted by the cheers of about 100 people. It was Triston Walsh’s 16th birthday, and his…
Valmeyer sued for 2017 fire
The owner of a large shed filled with vehicles in Valmeyer that was destroyed by a December 2017 fire has filed a lawsuit against the village, claiming negligence. William Dickerson…
Columbia on ‘safest cities’ list
The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Columbia at ninth on its latest list of “Safest Cities in Illinois.” Columbia is the only city in the top 50…
Police agencies report 2018 totals
Calls for service increased in two of the three main police agencies in Monroe County in 2018, according to annual statistics reported by the departments. In the Waterloo Police Department,…
Columbia hotel facing bed bugs claim
A man claiming he was bitten by bed bugs during a stay at Hampton Inn in Columbia this past November has filed a lawsuit seeking judgement in excess of $50,000…
Police Blotter | 1/23/2019
(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…
Top Shooters burglary under investigation
Columbia police are investigating an early Sunday morning burglary to Top Shooters Sports Bar, located at 531 Old State Route 3. The burglary was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday,…
Car crashes into icy pond
The Millstadt and Columbia fire departments assisted Millstadt EMS and the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department in responding about 6:45 p.m. Sunday to a car in an icy pond in…
Keeping softball alive at Power Haus
Several longtime slow pitch softball players gather on Thursday mornings at Power Haus Sports to stay in shape for the summer, make friends and share a common love for the…
Ice Eagles get revenge over Raging ‘Dogs
The Columbia Ice Eagles avenged a Dec. 13 loss by downing rival Freeburg-Waterloo last Tuesday night, 6-1. The Ice Eagles netted three goals in the first period and never looked…