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Thefts at Columbia auto dealerships under investigation
The Columbia Police Department is investigating two separate thefts reported this week at auto dealerships in town. The Royal Gate Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership off Route 3 on Thursday reported…
Crash on Route 163 near Millstadt
Millstadt fire and EMS responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash involving a grain truck and pickup truck on Route 163 near the bridge at Prairie du…
Eagle Fest is Saturday in Modoc
Eagle Fest takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc. There will be eagle-watching with spotting scopes and…
Two-vehicle crash near Dupo
The Prairie du Pont Fire Department is assisting police and emergency responders with a two-vehicle crash with injury reported at Stolle Road and Triple Lakes Road near Dupo. The call…
Touchette bowls his way to fifth at state
Columbia High School junior Cameron Touchette made his third straight trip to the IHSA state bowling tournament a memorable one over the weekend, placing fifth overall with a 225 average…
Video gambling funds beautifying downtown Waterloo
The state’s decision a few years ago to allow video gambling in taverns, restaurants and other establishments means added revenue for the cities who allow the practice. For Waterloo, that…
Waterloo among best cities for young families
Consumer advocacy site NerdWallet released its second annual edition study of “Best Cities for Young Families in Illinois” this week and out of 220 places, Waterloo ranked 14th. Waterloo was…
Wiegand becomes new Waterloo fire chief
A changing of the guard took place Friday, as Brett Wiegand became the new chief of the Waterloo Fire Department. He replaces Mark “Yogi” Yeager, who retired Jan. 29 after…
Police blotter | 1/28/15
Columbia Police Jan. 22 – Darius Bivins, 38, of Columbia, was arrested for domestic battery at 2617 Columbia Lakes Drive. Jan. 23 – Logan R. Myers, 25, of Belleville, was…
Segobiano represents region in Illinois educator movement
An Illinois educators movement including representatives from all over the state is making big moves to fulfill the promise of public education. The movement, known as Vision 20/20, aims to…