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I-255 closure in St. Clair County begins Feb. 1
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to rehabilitate and resurface 3.5 miles of I-255 from Route 157 to Route 15 in St. Clair County will require a…
Wednesday morning crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Quarry Road in Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department was requested to…
Cultivating a legacy
A local farmer recently partnered with HeartLands Conservancy to ensure his historic family farm is preserved well into the future, helping maintain not only his legacy but the natural beauty…
Waterloo got better with Birk
Waterloo has changed a great deal over the past few decades, with a growing population and ample construction as well as substantial changes to city infrastructure. Alongside several elected officials…
Report details fatal caboose fire
More details are now known following a November fire which destroyed an old red caboose serving as a residence north of Columbia that tragically took the life of Robert K.…
We’re outta here!
A Millstadt couple recently celebrated their retirement from a family business in the village, having spent many years together serving their community as best they could. Mary and Paul Braner…
Vote underway for state flag
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted…
Park district plans for 2025
The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday for a fairly brief meeting to start the year, mainly touching on procedural items while also voicing plans for the future and…
Lawsuit in fatal motorcycle crash
Family members of a St. Louis man who died as the result of a November 2023 motorcycle crash on Bluff Road filed a lawsuit Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court.…
Missing teen located safely
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said last week that a local teen reported missing since just before Christmas has been located and is safe. The MCSD also addressed its handling…