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Tax bills on the way
While the late date might have had some Monroe County residents wondering if they were getting a reprieve this year from their property taxes, Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein announced…
Police Blotter | 8/31/2016
(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…
Vehicle in ditch on Faust Road
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and EMS, and Red Bud first responders were dispatched at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to a car in the ditch in the area of 7004 Faust Road…
Route 3 crash near YMCA
The Monroe County Sheriff, Columbia EMS and Columbia Fire Department responded about 4 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash southbound on Route 3 just north of the YMCA. No major injuries…
Eagles top Bulldogs, 27-10
Columbia capitalized on Waterloo turnovers and penalties with big plays to down its football rival at home Friday night, 27-10. The Eagles dazzled the home crowd with a nifty double…
Man charged with felonies following theft at Schnucks
A Waterloo man with prior shoplifting convictions was arrested on multiple felonies this week following an incident at the Waterloo Schnucks. Adam C. Kempf, 34, of Waterloo, is charged with…
Golf teams set to tee off in county tourney
Monroe County is loaded with golf talent, and local high school teams are putting those skills on display to start the season. The Columbia, Gibault, Waterloo and Valmeyer boys golf…
Building hope for the people of Nepal
Two men from Nepal are visiting the area to spread awareness of their country’s dire situation and meet locals who are helping to change things for the better. “Nepal is…
Mounds project progressing
As efforts to turn the Cahokia Mounds into a national park unit continue, independent consultant Suzanne Kutterer-Siburt presented progress and plans for the initiative Thursday at the Monroe County History…
CHS senior graduates from Army boot camp
Morgan Hutchinson had a busy summer. While her friends worked and played, Morgan participated in the U.S. Army split training option, which means she spent the summer before her senior…