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Rollover crash on Route 156
Police and EMS responded about 9:30 p.m. Friday to the area of 3355 State Route 156 for a rollover crash. Initial reports indicated that both occupants of the vehicle were…
Burglary to home south of Waterloo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is being assisted by an Illinois State Police crime scene unit in investigating a burglary to a residence that was reported Friday afternoon in the…
Thursday morning crashes in Columbia
Columbia police were busy Thursday morning responding to two separate crashes, neither of which resulted in injury. The first crash occurred at about 5:30 a.m. on Route 3 at West…
Koerber announces candidacy for county board
Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber of Waterloo has announced she will run for the seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners that will be vacated by fellow Republican Terry…
Thefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles in town. The vehicle break-ins occurred between 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, police said. There…
New disc golf course starts to gain traction, regulars
Waterloo’s disc golf course at Konarcik Park opened July 4 and is making an impression on the greater St. Louis area. The 18-hole, par-58 course has attracted players from all…
Wednesday afternoon vehicle crashes
There were four vehicle crashes reported within an hour late Wednesday afternoon, none of which resulted in serious injuries. Columbia police and fire departments, along with Mehlville Fire Department and…
Optimist bull ride another amazing success
A record-setting crowd poured into the Monroe County Fairgrounds on Saturday night to enjoy the fifth annual Waterloo Optimist Club CBR Blue Army Bull Bash. The event is named after…
County board receives good news on levees
The Monroe County Board heard good news on work to restore flood protection to the three-county area adjacent to the Mississippi River. This concerned potential cost savings on a section…
Waterloo School Board OKs budget
The Waterloo School Board started Monday night’s meeting with a public hearing to discuss the 2015-16 fiscal year budget. For the year, the district will be operating with an unbalanced…