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State budget mess causes senior centers to close
Due to the lack of a state budget, Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council senior center locations in Waterloo, Columbia, Red Bud and other communities across the region will cease operations…
Demolition derby a smashing success
Car crushing the Incredible Hulk would be jealous of was on full display at the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby on Friday night. With not enough cars to run separate…
Monroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Local golfers just miss U.S. Amateur cut
Two area golfers gave it their all at the St. Louis U.S. Amateur Qualifying Tournament on July 21-22. Wesley Hillen of Columbia finished the tournament with a 142, just one…
Safety a top priority for prep football teams
Safety is a concern in all sports, but it has taken on added significance in football, particularly at the high school level. This year, the Illinois High School Association is…
Figure 8 race doesn’t disappoint
Crowds packed the grandstands last Wednesday night at the Monroe County Fair to witness cars drift around the track for the popular Figure 8 race. With mud flying and engines…
Driver in Columbia crash charged in St. Clair County
The Waterloo woman involved in a July 15 crash in Columbia that seriously injured a New Athens girl is facing charges in St. Clair County stemming from an incident that…
Police Blotter | 7/22/2015
(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…
Columbia hit hard by heavy rainfall
Heavy rains hit Columbia hard late Monday afternoon, dropping an estimated three to five inches of precipitation in less than an hour. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood…
Dog rescued from smoking Waterloo home
Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS personnel responded with Waterloo police about 10 p.m. Sunday to the report of smoke in a residence at 222 W. Third Street. A…