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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Saturday morning incident resolved peacefully
Waterloo police received assistance from neighboring agencies in handling a delicate situation involving a woman threatening to do harm to herself and possibly in possession of a weapon early Saturday…
Friday morning crash on Columbia’s Main Street
A 29-year-old Columbia man was arrested for DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following a crash that occurred about 5:20 a.m. Friday in the 600 block…
Monroe County kicking off Illinois Bicentennial celebration
Having recently celebrated its 200th anniversary, Monroe County is now ready to help kick off the upcoming Illinois Bicentennial with some local events. Illinois officially became a state on Dec.…
Rollover crash in Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded about 6:05 a.m. Friday to a single car rollover crash with injuries on East Woodland Ridge halfway…
Search for possible J.B. Bridge jumper
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 6 a.m. Friday to assist Mehlville Fire Department and St. Louis County Police Department personnel in the search for a possible jumper off the…