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Storage unit burglaries reported in area
The Columbia Police Department is investigating burglaries to storage lockers in the 2o0 block of Southwoods Drive. Officers have responded to five storage locker burglaries between Oct. 20 and Oct.…
WHS girls runnin’ down a dream
The Waterloo High School girls cross country team won its second straight Class 2A regional title Saturday at Alhambra. Junior runner Jenna Schwartz won her third straight individual regional title…
Splash pad planned at Dupo Park
The village of Dupo is continuing its project of turning its park into a family-friendly place for recreation and fun, and Dupo village trustee Ken Phillips is leading the charge.…
Monroe County as viewed from regional perspective
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce heard from a regional chamber representative on economics and demographics in Monroe County during Thursday’s monthly lunch meeting at The Falls. St. Louis Regional Chamber…
Local violence prevention office transformed
Over the past year, the community has stepped up to ensure some of the most troubled of residents in the area can continue receiving services. The Monroe County Violence Prevention…
Burn victim gets support on long road to recovery
When a routine job earlier this month turned into a fiery explosion at a home near Burksville, local plumber Dan Krebel narrowly missed escaping with his life. Dan was performing…
Grohmann’s goal lifts Hawks to sectional final
The Gibault soccer team received some more late game magic Tuesday night, edging Carbondale 1-0 in the Class 2A Columbia Sectional semifinal. With the win, the Hawks are just two…
Hawks edge ‘Dogs for regional crown; Eagles lose
The Gibault and Waterloo soccer teams battled it out for a Class 2A regional title in Bethalto on Saturday, with the Hawks finally emerging victorious with just more than 2:30…
Woman airlifted following Columbia crash
Columbia police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 9:15 p.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash with injury in the 2400 block of Ramsey Road near River Lakes Golf Course. Kimberly…
Bulldogs end with win; Eagles fall again
The Waterloo football team finished its season on a high note. Meanwhile, Columbia limps into the postseason with a second straight defeat. The Bulldogs ran over the visiting Knights from…