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Bilking bookkeeper charged
A former bookkeeper for the Columbia school district was charged late last week with three felonies in connection with the theft of thousands in funds while in her position with…
Music fest is set to impress
While the collective local focus is no doubt on the coming Monroe County Fair, one big summer music event is looking to make its debut just before fair week begins.…
Waterloo, contractor at odds
The City of Waterloo and a local contracting firm are at odds over the future of a former local staple. A September 2022 fire heavily damaged Ahne’s Bakery at 201…
Sunday motorcycle crash south of Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded about noon Sunday to a motorcycle crash on Bluff Road at Maeys Station Lane south of Valmeyer. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that Gregory A. Phillips, 53,…
Local artist gets Eisner nomination
While not as widely recognized as the Academy Awards, the most prestigious accolade in comics, the Eisner Awards, are set to be announced later this week at the annual San…
Monroe County talks state disaster snub
Two weeks after the Columbia area suffered significant widespread storm damage, the Monroe County Board passed a disaster declaration for the impacted region. Monroe County Public Safety Director Kevin Scheibe presented…
Court upholds SAFE-T Act bail provision
A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to take effect Sept. 18. …
Columbia moves on from the storm
Even as cleanup continues from a June 30 storm that created havoc throughout town, the Columbia City Council moved forward during a busy meeting Monday night. Mayor Bob Hill began…
Splash pad plans nearly ready
The Waterloo Park District Board last Wednesday came closer to moving forward with plans to build a splash pad at William Zimmer Memorial Park – though official action was deferred…
Monroe County burn ban lifted
Thanks to rainfall received over the weekend, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that a burn ban in effect over the past few weeks has been lifted. “We…