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Residential burglary in Columbia under investigation
Columbia police continue to investigate a residential burglary that was reported Tuesday morning in the 300 block of West Park Drive. Officers were called to the residence shortly before 9:30…
Boys tracksters qualify for state
The Waterloo and Columbia boys high school track teams qualified athletes for the state meet taking place this weekend in Charleston by virtue of strong performances at the Class 2A…
Schwartz runs to another state title
Waterloo High School junior Jenna Schwartz was attempting to win the distance running triple crown Saturday at the IHSA Class 2A state track meet in Charleston. She already won the…
Friends partner in Columbia business venture
Three young men are breathing new life into the miniature golf course on the J.B. Golf Tee campus at 2400 Ramsey Road in Columbia. Brothers Chase and Logan Taake and…
Waterloo school staff, students have heart
As with every other year, Renee Ades of the American Heart Association stood before the Waterloo School Board Monday night to recognize students and staff for their recent fundraising efforts. …
IDOT plans to improve Columbia traffic safety
A much-anticipated meeting between Columbia and Illinois Department of Transportation officials yielded a plan to increase safety on the Route 3 corridor through the city. The suggestions to improve compliance…
Memorial Day services set
This year’s Memorial Day services in and around Monroe County will remember those who died in the service of protecting our country. In Waterloo, the program begins at 11 a.m.…
Wolf pens autobiography
Harry Wolf is known today for the 73 years — and counting — he’s been entertaining around the country and across the ocean in the Waterloo German Band. Thanks to…
Police Blotter | 5/16/2018
(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…
Driver sustains medical emergency in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded about 11:10 a.m. Tuesday to what was reported as a single vehicle crash on Admiral Parkway (Route 3) at Veterans Parkway. Police said a…