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Combine fire in rural Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department was paged out about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for a combine fire reported near the levee in the area of Garleb Road. Columbia fire was called to…
Turnovers bite ‘Dogs in loss to Herrin
Turnovers proved costly for the Waterloo football team in a 40-19 loss to Herrin on Friday. “You look at the score and see 40-19,” Waterloo head coach Dan Rose said.…
Columbia rolls to 49-0 win in opener
Columbia’s football season started about as well as coach Scott Horner could have planned. The team earned a 49-0 home win against Wood River and everyone got involved. “Regardless of…
Local ACT scores above state, national average
College preparation is becoming more important for students. In a crowded job market, a college degree has essentially become a requirement. It looks like area high schools are doing a…
Hecker milk hauling company celebrates 75 years
“Got milk?” If the answer to that popular advertising question is “yes,” it may be because of the work of Hecker-based William F. Braun Milk Hauling. The firm just celebrated…
‘Bill is No Bully’
Bill is a busy bull. When he’s not traveling the highways and byways of the U.S., he is visiting schools spreading his message of bullying awareness with this handler, Roach…
Bratwurst a tasty tradition at Schneider’s
Bratwurst are as German as hot dogs are American. Throw ‘em on a grill or in a pot filled with beer. They’re easy to make and easy to eat. Schneider’s…
Two state’s attorney candidates emerge
Two attorneys from Columbia announced last week that they are running for the office of Monroe County State’s Attorney, both on the Republican side. Earlier this summer, longtime Monroe County…
Vehicle fire on Trout Camp Road
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday to a vehicle on fire near a camper and residence at 3121 Trout Camp Road. A firefighter on scene reported…
Police Blotter | 8/26/2015
(Editor’s note: All 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…