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New state laws on ticket quotas, poker runs
Beginning Jan. 1, local governments will no longer be able to require police officers to meet ticket quotas, under new legislation signed into law last week, State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld…
Swim teams splashing into summer
Summer has officially begun, and local swim teams have wasted no time hitting the pool. Swim season is in full swing, and the Dupo Hilltoppers, Waterloo Piranhas, and Columbia Hurricanes…
Thursday fire damages Waterloo home
The Waterloo Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1409 Jamie Lane, located behind the Sunset Ford auto dealership, at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday. Smoke could be seen…
Life Network moving to new location in town
The Life Network of Southern Illinois pregnancy care center announced Friday it has closed on the purchase of its future new home at 722 N. Market Street, the former Waterloo…
Columbia Cycling Club gives back to county
The Columbia Cycling Club, a group of dedicated cyclists, recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Monroe County Humane Society. The cyclists are mainly from St. Louis, but have…
Rollover on Bluff Road
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. Thursday to a rollover crash on Bluff Road between Harres and Steppig roads. Initial reports indicate that all occupants safely exited the vehicle…
Columbia School Board amends 2014 budget
At the June meeting of the Columbia School Board, the meeting began with a public hearing to present an amended 2014 budget. Superintendent Gina Segobiano said that whenever an area…
Hirsch files for county sheriff’s race
Kevin Hirsch, 56, of Fults, turned in petitions Monday at the Monroe County Clerk’s office with 970 signatures, more than enough to qualify as an independent candidate in the upcoming…
Assessor candidates present to Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce had two special guest speakers last week: Monroe County assessor candidates Carl Wuertz and Barrie Scott. Wuertz, a Republican, is the current assessor, and Scott…
Bumper wheat harvest in Monroe County
Farmers in Monroe County and the surrounding area are reporting record winter wheat harvests in recent days. “This is the best wheat crop I’ve ever seen,” long-time Monroe County farmer…