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Stumpy’s Spirits opens with a bang near Columbia

A dream years in the making has come true for a rural Columbia man, right next to his family’s seventh-generation farm. A successful grand opening of Stumpy’s Spirits, a craft…

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Reitz not seeking another term

The Reitz name is very well-known in local political circles, dating back multiple generations. The current torchbearer of that family tradition, however, has decided against running for another term of…

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Longtime county police dog passes away

It was with a very heavy heart that Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing announced the passing of beloved longtime K-9 Sari on Monday evening. “Sari had been a dedicated member…

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Brinkmann crowned queen; Day is little miss

Another Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss pageant is in the books, and this year’s crowns were presented to two young ladies who are the picture of grace and…

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Waiting for Nellie | Mark’s Remarks

I had a great literature teacher in high school. I didn’t appreciate her back then as much as I should have. It’s funny how we look back and wish we’d…

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Police Blotter | 7/15/2015

(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…

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Motorcycle crash by Waterloo Schnucks

Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS personnel responded shortly before 10 p.m. Monday to a motorcycle crash on Route 3 at Marketplace Drive near the Waterloo Schnucks. Waterloo police said…

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House fire in Renault

The Prairie du Rocher, Maeystown and Red Bud fire departments responded about 11:30 a.m. Monday to a house fire reported at 2017 Washington Street in Renault in Monroe County. All…

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Softball tourney returning to Fults

A popular local event, the annual Fults mens softball tournament will be played this year after all. The Hi-Way Motor Company softball team has decided to host this year’s event…

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Judge increases Steinheimer’s bond following arrest

A Monroe County judge increased the bond amount for Crystal Steinheimer to $50,000 during a Thursday hearing she could not attend due to her recent hospitalization for an undisclosed medical…

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