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Tree falls on power lines in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fallen tree over power lines on Centerville Road near Walnut Drive shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Storms rolled through the region late Tuesday…
Three-car crash on Route 3 in Columbia
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 5 p.m. Monday to a three-car crash on Route 3 at Bottom Avenue with a possible minor injury. All occupants of the…
Burglary near Renault
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department called in an Illinois State Police crime scene unit to assist in investigating a burglary reported Tuesday afternoon in the area of 2700 G Road…
Competitive fire drives twins to success
They walked the halls together throughout the Columbia school system and will do so again this fall at Millikin University as twins Korbin and Kalli Farmer take their respective athletic…
Project aims to save Monarch butterflies
The decline in population of the Monarch butterfly brought Waterloo Garden Club president Steve Notheisen to appreciate the idea of establishing butterfly gardens in Waterloo. Meanwhile, a goal of 200…
Monroe County: through the Civil War and after
Last month we discussed the development of Monroe County from 1840-1860. This series is by no means a comprehensive report of all events. For that, we recommend reserving your own…
Main Street Abbey moving ahead
The Columbia City Council on Monday night took another series of steps required to make Main Street Abbey a reality. The council unanimously approved the creation of a redevelopment area…
Waterloo native shares story of overcoming grief
Not everyone finds comfort in the idea that their deceased loved ones are in heaven. But for Waterloo native Sarah Hartrum-Decareaux, who now resides in Millstadt with her children Elise,…
Police Blotter | 4/13/2016
(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…
Motorcycle crash near Valmeyer
Monroe County EMS and Valmeyer emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Sunday to a motorcycle crash with injuries at 7854 Bluff Road. The male motorcyclist was complaining of road rash…