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Field fire near St. Joe
The Maeystown and Waterloo fire departments responded shortly after 4 p.m. Monday to a wheat field fire in the area of 4275 Kaskaskia Road about 400 feet north of St.…
Rollover crash on I-255 near Columbia
The Columbia and Dupo fire departments assisted Columbia police and EMS and Illinois State Police with a rollover crash that occurred about 6:15 p.m. Friday on I-255 near the Davis…
Apartment fire in Dupo
One person was transported to the hospital as a precaution for possible smoke inhalation following a Thursday night apartment fire in Dupo. The Dupo Fire Department received assistance from the…
Altadonna running for Monroe County Board
Waterloo resident Mark Altadonna announced Thursday that he will run as a Republican candidate for the office of Monroe County Commissioner in 2016. Commissioner Terry Liefer, also a Republican, has…
State budget mess causes senior centers to close
Due to the lack of a state budget, Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council senior center locations in Waterloo, Columbia, Red Bud and other communities across the region will cease operations…
Demolition derby a smashing success
Car crushing the Incredible Hulk would be jealous of was on full display at the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby on Friday night. With not enough cars to run separate…
Monroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Local golfers just miss U.S. Amateur cut
Two area golfers gave it their all at the St. Louis U.S. Amateur Qualifying Tournament on July 21-22. Wesley Hillen of Columbia finished the tournament with a 142, just one…
Safety a top priority for prep football teams
Safety is a concern in all sports, but it has taken on added significance in football, particularly at the high school level. This year, the Illinois High School Association is…
Figure 8 race doesn’t disappoint
Crowds packed the grandstands last Wednesday night at the Monroe County Fair to witness cars drift around the track for the popular Figure 8 race. With mud flying and engines…