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Structure fire in Dupo

The Columbia Fire Department assisted Dupo, Prairie du Pont and Cahokia firefighters in responding about 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a structure fire at a single-story home in the 200 block…

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Ice Eagles, Raging Bulldogs keep winning

The Columbia Ice Eagles and Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs stand atop the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association standings this season as both remain unbeaten. The two rivals will clash for the…

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Giving with a cheerful heart this holiday season

Monroe Countians continue to prove their generosity time and again through countless fundraisers and rallying around those in need of help. But one time of year in particular brings about…

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Valmeyer transplant recipient has heart

Blood is pumping through his veins once again. Feelings of youthfulness and vitality have returned and put a spring in his step. After a lengthy battle with heart disease and…

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County approves budget

The Monroe County Board on Monday morning gave final approval for the fiscal year 2018 budget, which actually began Friday and runs through Nov. 30 of next year. Jim Schmersahl…

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Christmas Tree Walk set to impress again

Participants funneled into The Beacon in Waterloo late Monday evening to put the finishing touches on their trees, anticipating another massive crowd for the annual Christmas Tree Walk. Trees were…

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Police Blotter | 11/29/2017

(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…

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Imo’s plant in Waterloo expanding capabilities

Residents know Imo’s has served pizza in Waterloo for many years, but Imo’s was in the community even before the locals could buy the “square beyond compare” east of the…

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Waterloo Santa Float set to sail Dec. 16-23

The Santa Float is again getting ready to  make its way through the streets of Waterloo, bringing gifts and glad Christmas tidings to all. However, there are a few changes to…

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Monday afternoon fire calls

Local fire departments were busy Monday afternoon handling two separate calls. At about 3:15 p.m., the Prairie du Rocher and Maeystown fire departments responded to an out-of-control prescribed burn conducted…

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