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Proud Pirate: memories from a Class of 1946 grad

A lot has changed in 70 years, especially in the flood-ravaged town of Valmeyer. But the memories remain. Fred Meister of Waterloo is one of 25 graduating members of the…

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Helping Strays facility now open

Last Tuesday marked the final day of open hours at the old Helping Strays animal shelter in Red Bud. “We were able to find thousands of pets their forever homes…

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Colorful cakes help celebrate county’s birthday

Monroe County was chosen to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of St. Louis in 2014 with two colorful ceremonial cakes that were displayed prominently in Columbia and Waterloo. Those same…

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Lawmakers leaning toward budget stopgap

In the midst of a financial crisis, Illinois Democratic leaders and Republican Governor Bruce Rauner failed yet again this month to reach a compromise on the budget. Now, the end…

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Police Blotter | 6/22/2016

(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…

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Two-vehicle crash south of Waterloo

Monroe County EMS and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded to Route 3 at Sportsman’s Road for a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries and road blockage Monday at about 6:20…

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Cow lands on woman in Prairie du Rocher

Prairie du Rocher Fire Department first responders were dispatched to the area of 3770 State Route 155 shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday for a report of a 55-year-old woman injured…

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Rollover crash on I-255 in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday to a vehicle rollover crash on I-255 northbound near the George Weber Chevrolet dealership in Columbia. A responding police officer said the…

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Police nab 3 for theft after chase

Area law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend three suspects who stole more than $300 worth of items from the Waterloo Walmart early Wednesday morning and led police on a…

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