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CO leak suspected at Crown Linen
Columbia police, fire and EMS paged out shortly after 1:30 p.m. Thursday for a carbon monoxide leak with possible symptoms at the Crown Linen factory located at 322 E. Industrial…
Motivation drives Waterloo weightlifter to succeed
With the Olympics currently underway in Brazil, millions around the world are reminded of the amazing athletic capabilities of the human body and the rush of excitement that comes with…
Celebrating 50 years of Mon-Clair League baseball
The Mon-Clair Baseball League capped off its 50th season this past weekend with the first-ever playoff championship for the St. Louis Printers. The Printers topped the St. Louis Spikes in…
Songs4Soldiers founder receives state award
A Columbia man and his wildly successful nonprofit group were recognized at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Sunday for going above and beyond for local veterans in need.…
Monroe County 1940-1960: wars, a bridge and parks
(This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history of Monroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1940 to 1960.)…
Exchange students enjoyed stay in Waterloo
Even though Liska Horstmann, 17, only spent a month in Waterloo, she experienced more of the area than some will in a year’s time. Horstmann is one of two students…
School supply drives help those in need
Cassandra Crowe received birthday gifts from her family that everyone covets — money. That money may have been enough for a shopping spree. It may have been enough for several…
Smithton man guilty of child porn
A 40-year-old Smithton man entered a guilty plea Tuesday in federal court on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child porn. Kyle W. Oberg now faces…
Police Blotter | 8/10/2016
(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…
Injury crash in Waterloo on Saturday night
A two-vehicle crash occurred about 10 p.m. Saturday on Route 3 near Marketplace Drive in Waterloo, resulting in one injury. Police said William J. Goodnick, 56, of Waterloo, was traveling…