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West Nile found in Monroe County
The Monroe County Health Department collected a mosquito batch that tested positive for West Nile virus on June 29 in Waterloo. West Nile virus activity is largely dependent on the…
State Bank to expand into Columbia soon
State Bank of Waterloo announced plans to expand its facilities into Columbia. “We thought Columbia was a nice community for us,” bank president Kevin Day said. “It just made sense.”…
Dog park considered in Waterloo
A public meeting last week to discuss the possibility of putting in a dog park at Waterloo’s Lakeview Park drew about 10 citizens who gave input and asked questions about…
Wightman Pharmacy still thriving after all these years
In a modern world where large corporations seem to own everything, it is nice to drive down a small-town Main Street and patronize a family-run business. Spanning four generations in…
Local wheat harvest is touch and go
The harvest of wheat has expanded rapidly across Monroe County, with mixed results and lower prices for farmers. Last week, prices were $4.50 per bushel, down from the $6 per…
Police Blotter | 6/24/2015
(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…
Missing Girl Found Near Camp Wartburg
The missing 13-year-old girl who emergency personnel have been searching for near Camp Wartburg in Waterloo since Monday afternoon has been located and is safe. JaTe’a Lejla Frank, of Mount…
Three-car crash on Route 3 at South Main in Columbia
Columbia Fire Department is responding to a three-vehicle crash at Route 3 and South Main Street near Dollar General.
Emergency crews searching for girl near Camp Wartburg
Police and fire department personnel were searching through the night for a 13-year-old Mt. Vernon girl who ran away shortly after being dropped off at Camp Wartburg, located at 5705…
Columbia fire assisting Millstadt
The Columbia Fire Department is on standby for mutual aid at a lightning strike at 19 W. Adams Street in downtown Millstadt at 9:45 p.m., Sunday. Residents reported a smell…