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Rollover crash on Cement Hollow Road
The Columbia Fire Department assisted the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and EMS personnel in responding to a rollover crash in the 1300 block of Cement Hollow Road just off…
Disaster drill prepares Monroe County for the worst
Emergency personnel were faced with the following scenario as part of a training exercise Saturday morning: A tornado struck between Columbia and Waterloo, laying down a path of destruction 600…
Rollover crash on Floraville Road
Emergency personnel responded about 6:20 p.m. Friday to a rollover crash reported in the area of 4247 Floraville Road north of Waterloo Road in rural St. Clair County. The Waterloo…
Man charged in beating near Dupo
Charges were filed Friday in St. Clair County in connection with a beating that occurred April 1 along the levee between Dupo and Cahokia under the Route 3 bridge. The…
One dead after trio of Thursday afternoon crashes
One woman was killed and two others injured in a Thursday afternoon crash, the first of three crashes in a span of 30 minutes on Monroe County roads. Shortly before…
Rauner comes to county for Republican dinner
At about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, a dark SUV rolled up to the entrance of Turner Hall in Columbia, letting out Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, along with several aides and security…
Gibault boys volleyball hanging tough
Playing in their inaugural varsity season, the Gibault Catholic High School boys volleyball team has picked up a couple of early wins. With Heather Lazarides at the helm, the Hawks…
Immanuel Lutheran adding on to facility
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo has developed a plan to enhance fellowship opportunities before and after church services, as well as offer a more user-friendly facility to the congregation. That…
Assessments up slightly
Monroe County property tax assessments for 2016 are completed, according to county assessor Carl Wuertz. The assessments appear in this week’s Republic-Times. Wuertz said Monroe County’s equalized assessed valuation for…
Council meeting a microcosm of Waterloo’s good nature
The Waterloo City Council meeting Monday night featured more positive accolades bestowed on the community, as well as the honoring of a returning soldier and good neighbor and the approval…