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Police Blotter | 12/16/2015

(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…

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County economic development leader dies

The community was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing this week of a friend to the Monroe County business scene. Nora Feuquay, 47, was found unresponsive in her Waterloo…

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Burglary interrupted near New Athens

Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies have increased patrols in the Hecker area near Route 159 following recent reports of thefts in the Smithton and New Athens areas of neighboring St.…

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Residential burglary in Smithton

Area law enforcement agencies were put on alert by Illinois State Police following a suspected residential burglary that occurred Monday morning in Smithton. Wrapped gifts were taken from a home…

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‘Dogs win Candy Cane Classic, 44-42 over Marquette

The Waterloo girls basketball team tasted sweet victory on Saturday, edging Alton Marquette 44-42 for the Candy Cane Classic championship at Gibault. “I’m exhausted, and I didn’t even play,” Waterloo…

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Sunday morning crash

Police, fire and ambulance personnel responded to what was reported as a vehicle rollover in the area of 9550 D Road in Columbia shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle…

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Waterloo woman charged with aggravated DUI for role in July crash

The Waterloo woman involved in a July 15 crash in Columbia that seriously injured a New Athens girl was charged this week in Monroe County Circuit Court with felony aggravated…

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Vehicle strikes pole in Waterloo

Waterloo police and fire personnel responded shortly after 1 a.m. Friday to a report of a vehicle striking a utility pole in the 500 block of North Moore Street, resulting…

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Power lines down in Hecker

Hecker Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriffs Department personnel responded with Ameren to a single-vehicle crash with power lines down on West Monroe Street near Route 159 in Hecker about…

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Bulldogs clip Eagles in OT to reach Candy Cane Classic final

The action is always intense when rivals Columbia and Waterloo meet in any sport. Wednesday’s meeting of girls basketball teams was no different. Both were battling to reach Saturday’s final…

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