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Two die in separate weekend crashes
Two area residents died in separate vehicle crashes that occurred over the weekend. Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, a crash south of Chester involving two motorcycles claimed the life of…
Waterloo, Columbia nab road wins; Dupo falls at home
In Friday night high school football action, Columbia earned an important win. The Eagles (6-0) traveled to Freeburg and won 45-14, securing a playoff spot in the process. After the…
Thursday crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and fire personnel were assisted by Monroe County EMS in responding to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Moore Street about 2:40 p.m. Thursday. The vehicles involved…
Multi-vehicle crash involving grain hauler in Columbia
Fire, police and medical emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle rollover crash involving a semi tractor-trailer hauling corn on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia at about 4…
Man charged in Renault child death
A 24-year-old man was issued a notice to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the March 17 death of…
Drug abuse forum is Oct. 1
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug Free Communities is hosting its second annual forum titled “Addressing Escalating Drug Abuse in Monroe County,” Oct. 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at…
Waterloo woman attends parade for Pope in D.C.
A Waterloo woman was fortunate to stand just a short distance from Pope Francis during his first visit last week to Washington, D.C. After meeting with President Obama at the…
Columbia, Valmeyer schools approve budgets
The Columbia and Valmeyer school boards approved fiscal year budgets as state funding woes continue to cause headaches. The Columbia School Board approved a balanced budget for the 2015-16 school…
Police Blotter | 9/23/2015
(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…
Crash on North Market and Route 3
The crash occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 3 and North Market Street. Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded. The vehicles involved were a white…