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Columbia edges Gibault in rivalry showdown
In Columbia’s first real challenge since a 0-0 draw at Granite City to start its soccer season, the Eagles topped rival Gibault at home on Tuesday night, 1-0. The game…
Watch me whip and losing touch | Mark’s Remarks
I always thought I was pretty hip and happening. I knew what was current. I listened to the latest songs. I was up on the fads. It was always a…
Police Blotter | 9-9-2015
(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…
Car strikes utility pole in Columbia
No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a utility pole on West Park Drive near Route 3 at the north end of Columbia about 4 p.m. Monday. The…
Waterloo man dies in tree-cutting accident near Valmeyer
A Waterloo man died while cutting trees north of Valmeyer on Monday afternoon. Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber on Tuesday identified the victim as Conrad Pete, 46, of Waterloo. Funeral…
Motorcycle crash on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded about 3 p.m. Sunday to a motorcycle crash in the area of Bluff Road at G Road near Renault in southern Monroe County. The driver of a…
Motorcycle crash south of Waterloo
A Belleville man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash early Sunday afternoon south of Waterloo. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. to the area of 4375 JJ Road.…
Motorcycle crash near Columbia
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of a motorcycle crash involving a deer with possible injuries on Route 3 just north of the YMCA near…
Cannabis plants found in county corn field
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department reported on Saturday that three large cannabis plants were seized from a “grow site” discovered in a corn field located in the area of Maeystown…
Big Wins for Local Football Squads
If it’s a Friday night in September, then it is time for high school football. Two local teams came out ready to play, posting big wins. Columbia tops Dupo Columbia…