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What to expect in 2016
In this Bicentennial year, Monroe Countians will put their best faces forward as they celebrate all their county has to offer throughout the year. Here are some other things Monroe…
County brings out the bells for Bicentennial
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Monroe County on Jan. 6, 1816, hundreds of residents of all ages joined together as one at high noon on…
Police Blotter | 12/30/215
(Editor’s note: All 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…
Tuesday night fire damages Columbia home
A fire damaged the downstairs area of a Columbia home Tuesday night. Fortunately, the occupants of the home and their dog escaped without injury. The Columbia Fire Department responded about…
Burglaries reported in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating multiple burglary reports received late last week. Two such incidents occurred either late last Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning in the 700 block of St.…
Brush fire on D Road
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 11:45 a.m. Monday to a brush fire reported south of 823 D Road. The fire was called in by a firefighter from another area…
Non-injury crash south of Waterloo
A single vehicle crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 3 at KK Road south of Waterloo. Initial reports are the driver of a black Dodge Caliber traveling south…
As river recedes, EMA assessing local damage
With the threat of major flooding decreasing by the day, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is now focused on working with the Illinois EMA to assess local damage as…
Fatal crash on I-255 near Dupo
Illinois State Police were assisted by Dupo police and fire and other emergency personnel in responding to a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-255 near mile marker 9 in St. Clair…
Defense keys Eagles to holiday tourney crown
The Columbia boys basketball team improved to 11-0 on the season with a 48-34 win over Triad in the championship game of the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament played Wednesday night at…