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Quilts of Valor comfort local veterans

Sixteen local veterans received the greatest comfort American citizens can give to thank them for their service during Saturday’s Quilts of Valor ceremony at Legacy Place. Immediately prior to the…

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Police Blotter | 11/8/2017

(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…

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Lane restriction at Columbia’s Route 3 and Admiral Weinel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions along southbound Route 3 at its intersection with Admiral Weinel Boulevard in Columbia near Walgreens and Sonic.  Admiral Weinel will be closed…

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Driver charged with pointing gun at motorist

A Mascoutah man is facing charges in connection with a road rage incident that occurred earlier this month in Columbia. Columbia police responded shortly before 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 to…

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Weekend deaths under investigation

The Monroe County coroner and local police are investigating two deaths that occurred over the weekend in separate incidents. Illinois State Police crime scene units responded in both cases due…

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Columbia addresses pot, staffing

The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved an intergovernmental agreement that allows city police officers to enforce the county’s new ordinance setting fines for minor marijuana possession under the…

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Theft from Small Town Style in Waterloo

Two women seen on surveillance allegedly stealing nearly $200 in merchandise Tuesday evening from Small Town Style Boutique in Waterloo have been identified, according to owner Kimberly Luke. Waterloo police…

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Biffar makes most of state run

While she plans to shine on the soccer field for the Hawks in the spring, Gibault freshman Brooke Biffar has already made a name for herself in cross country circles.…

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Borger shines at World Senior Games

Retired Waterloo High School track coach and teacher Barb Borger had the time of her life competing last month at the Huntsman World Senior Games with her mother along for…

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Waterloo Imo’s enhances customer experience

No, Waterloo. Imo’s is not gone. The longtime restaurant just has a new location to call home. Imo’s Pizza closed the store at 646 N. Market Street, but reopened next…

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