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Guilty plea in Renault child death case
A 24-year-old man was sentenced this week for his role in the March 17 death of a 2-year-old Renault boy inside his home. Ryan A. Miller, who now resides in…
Local banker charged with fraud
A former Columbia resident was indicted in federal court on Wednesday on nine counts alleging he embezzled money and committed loan fraud while working as an employee of Scott Credit…
Motorcycle crash in Columbia
Columbia fire and EMS responded to the area of Route 158 at Centerville Road along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday for a motorcycle crash. The…
Youth football teams wrap up season
Before football players can play under the Friday night lights in high school, most get their start in youth leagues. The Southwest Youth Football Conference, which features teams from Columbia,…
Local swimmers compete at IHSA sectional
Winter is coming, but high school swimmers are just now finishing the season. Local swimmers from Waterloo and Columbia high schools competed at the IHSA State Sectional hosted by Sacred…
Gibault upgrades chapel with local help
Many people came together recently to help renovate the Gibault Catholic High School chapel, which will be used by students and faculty alike to follow their faith. “It really increases…
Five honored for life-saving efforts in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night honored five of this county’s finest for their successful efforts on an elderly female during a medical emergency in September. Those recognized with…
County settles with former employee
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office who filed a federal lawsuit last year alleging retaliatory termination has settled out of court for nearly $100,000. The Monroe County…
Vietnam War remembered in Columbia
The Columbia American Legion Post 581 Honor Guard marched in unison while posting the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony last Wednesday. The men put one foot in front of…
Waterloo takes a look way back for Veterans Day
To say Veterans Day brings out the best in Monroe County is a bold statement. How do you take a community that brims with civic pride and patriotism every day,…