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Vehicle stolen from Columbia Lakes area
Columbia police were called to the Columbia Lakes area for a report of a stolen vehicle, described as a black Dodge Durango, which was traveling in an unknown direction at…
Man wanted on multiple charges
Illinois State Police are searching for William J. Wellmon, who was involved in a fatal accident on April 18th. He has been charged and ISP is asking for the…
No injuries in plane crash near Valmeyer…
Valmeyer Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department personnel responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of a skydiving plane down in the area of B Road and…
Motorcycle crash in Columbia…
Columbia police, fire and EMS are responding to a reported crash involving a motorcycle and dog with injury on northbound Route 3 near Eagle Drive. The call went out about…
Biking for Babies celebrates life with annual rides
For the fifth time, a local cyclist will be biking all the way to Chicago for a good cause he helped found. Biking for Babies was started in 2009 by…
Ping Pong Club a hit at WHS
It’s been an Olympic sport since 1988, and all it requires is decent hand-eye coordination, a paddle and a little plastic ball. There is definitely strong interest in table tennis…
Teens as Teachers program coming to county
A new program designed to help both teens and young students has come to Monroe County through the University of Illinois Extension Office and 4-H. Teens as Teachers is a…
Borger reflects on long coaching, teaching career
Barb Borger has been a dedicated coach and physical education teacher in the Waterloo school district since 1985 and recently retired after 34 total years in education. Her passion for…
Safety the goal of Food Sanitation Program
In an effort to keep the community protected from food-borne illnesses and educate both food service operators and consumers about safe practices, the Monroe County Health Department Food Sanitation Program…
Oak Hill resident celebrates 102nd birthday
A resident of Oak Hill celebrated her 102nd birthday Monday at the senior living facility in Waterloo, complete with live music, friends and family. Mary Gibson is originally from a…