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Columbia residents urged to revisit electric aggregation
The city of Columbia is recommending residents review the electric rates offered through the city’s electric aggregation program. “The city established the electric aggregation program to save money for our…
Sighs of relief after Columbia plane crash
A picture perfect Saturday afternoon took a terrifying turn when a small aircraft crash landed about 12:30 p.m. off Palmer Road near Southport Drive in Columbia. “There were a bunch…
Familiar faces win demo derby trophies
The Monroe County Fair Auto Demolition Derby did not disappoint the thousands of spectators who gathered at the fairgrounds in Waterloo on Friday night, offering plenty of car-crushing action. The…
Possible gas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Friday to a possible gas leak reported at 622 S. Church Street. Monroe County EMS also responded to treat one person…
Waterloo woman charged with meth trafficking
A local woman was charged this week with felony methamphetamine trafficking. Court information alleges that Cherie A. Pegg, 41, of Waterloo, unlawfully brought more than 15 grams (less than 100…
Figure 8 race thrills fairgoers
The annual Figure 8 race and truck demolition derby again drew a strong crowd to the Monroe County Fair grandstands in Waterloo on Wednesday night. In the Figure 8 small…
Thursday crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 12:10 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash with lane blockage on southbound Route 3 at Sand Bank Road. Initial reports indicate that…
Rollover crash on Imbs Station Road
Columbia Fire Department and EMS personnel responded about 4 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle rollover crash in the 2200 block of Imbs Station Road in rural St. Clair County. The…
Millstadt water tower restoration effort continues
More than 30 years ago, Betty Keller Timmer would be driving home from work in the winter, worried about her safety, when she would see a beacon in the night…
Young disc golfer competes on national stage
The tournament began with 10-year-old Vincent Goodman of Waterloo playing a subpar round of disc golf. He was not the worst in the 10-and-under junior boys division, but if he…