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Tuesday morning crash on Route 156
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash on Route 156 at Williamsburg Lane in Waterloo about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday. There did not appear to be any injuries in the crash,…
Waterloo woman’s death under investigation
The Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman that occurred late Thursday afternoon. The victim was identified by deputy coroner Bob…
Vehicle crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 11:30 a.m. Monday to a single-vehicle crash on Route 159 at Route 156 near Nu Deal Oil Co., just north of Hecker in St. Clair County.…
Fire in garage of home on Gall Road
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department responded about 11:30 a.m. Sunday to a fire reported in an attached garage of a residence at 160 Gall Road. Columbia police and Monroe County…
Truck stolen in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the report of a stolen truck from the 400 block of Wernings Drive. A resident called police about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to say that…
Former loan officer gets 10 years in prison
A former Columbia resident was sentenced this week in federal court to 10 years in prison for bank fraud and money laundering while he served as a commercial loan officer…
WHS volleyball coach reflects on successful season
Despite a season-ending loss in the regional final, Waterloo High School volleyball coach Angie Crawford said she is very pleased with her team’s 2016 campaign. The Bulldogs finished with a…
Eagles end amazing season in heartbreak
The first loss was the last loss this season for the Columbia High School volleyball team. The Eagles entered Thursday’s Class 3A sectional game at Mascoutah with a perfect 36-0…
At-risk youth in county given a second chance
When the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities asked for an early intervention program for teens, Anne King delivered. “When the coalition started, it was like, ‘Where can we focus…
New domestic violence advocate introduced
The Monroe County Board met the county’s new domestic violence advocate during its regular meeting on Monday when Rita Hubbs was introduced to the commissioners. Hubbs has previously performed similar…