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Columbia parents concerned about dual credit
A few Columbia High School parents expressed disappointment with the suspension of a dual credit course during Thursday’s school board meeting. The public outcry began when CHS sent out a…
Waterloo schools need state budget action
District finances once again became the highlight of Monday’s Waterloo school board meeting, as the local and state governments continually fail to provide timely financial relief. This year may prove…
K-9 unit honored at Columbia City Council
The Columbia City Council on Monday gave kudos to Columbia Police Officer Zack Hopkins and his K-9, Daggo, who took second place overall at the recent United States Police Canine…
Wiegand ends long career of road care
The rural roads of eastern Monroe County have been the life and livelihood of recently retired Road District 1 Commissioner Marvin Wiegand for most of his adult life. While he…
Waterloo talks water
Water was the theme of Monday’s city council meeting in Waterloo — for both business and pleasure. Aldermen approved a consulting agreement between the city and Brubaker & Associates to…
Police Blotter | 6/14/2017
(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…
Motorcycle crash near Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 6 a.m. to a motorcycle crash on Bluffside Road at Bremser Road near Columbia. The driver of a Harley-Davidson, 24-year-old Joseph Arendell, was transported to St.…
Fire at townhouse in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:30 p.m. Monday to a fire at a townhouse on Pinehurst Court. No injuries were reported in the blaze. Smoke and some flames were…
Fatal crash in Sauget
A Millstadt man died in a head-on crash Thursday night in Sauget. Sauget police said the crash occurred about 8:40 p.m. in the 3100 block of Mississippi Avenue (Route 3).…
Waterloo FFA repeats as top chapter in state
The Waterloo FFA made it back-to-back state titles at the Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield on Thursday. The chapter was named tops in the state for a second straight…